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§2985
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 7: MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
Chapter 603-A: DESTRUCTIVE COMPETITION
§2987

§2986. Investigations; hearings; inspections

1.  Investigatory powers.  To aid the commission in determining if a dealer or retail store is selling fluid milk below cost, the commission may:  
A. Conduct investigations and hearings;   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
B. Subpoena and examine under oath persons possessing relevant information, including, but not limited to, dealers and retail stores and their officers, agents and representatives;   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
C. Subpoena and examine the business records, books and accounts of dealers, retail stores or other persons who possess relevant business records, books or accounts; and   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
D. Inspect at reasonable times the business records, books and accounts of a dealer or retail store at the dealer's or store's office or place of business.   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
2.  Oaths and subpoenas.  Any member of the commission or any employee designated by the commission may sign subpoenas and administer oaths to witnesses.  
[PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §24 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 484, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 382, §F24 (RPR).
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