(1) When the administrator of the uniform consumer credit code or district attorney has cause to believe that any person, whether located in this state or elsewhere, has violated or is violating any provision of this part 1, the administrator or district attorney may, in addition to the other powers conferred upon the administrator or district attorney by this part 1:
(a) Request the person to file a statement or report in writing under oath or otherwise, on forms prescribed by him or her, as to all facts and circumstances concerning the sale or advertisement of goods, property, or services by any credit services organization and any other data and information he or she deems necessary;
(b) Prior to the filing of a complaint, issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents; conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry; administer oaths; examine under oath any person in connection with the sale or advertisement of goods, property, or services by any credit services organization; and apply to the appropriate court for an appropriate order to effect the purposes of this article 19.
(2) Service of any notice or subpoena may be made in the manner prescribed by law or under the Colorado rules of civil procedure.