26-2704. APPLICATIONS — INVESTIGATIONS — SERVICE OF PROCESS. (1) An application filed with the director under this chapter shall be in such a form and contain such information as the director may require.

(2) The director may make public or private investigations within or outside this state that the director considers necessary to determine whether to approve an application filed with the director under the provisions of this chapter, to determine whether a person has violated or is about to violate the provisions of this chapter, to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or to aid in issuing an order or promulgating a rule under this chapter.

(3) For purposes of an investigation, examination, or other proceeding under this chapter, the director may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director considers relevant or material to the proceeding.

(4) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the director or to testify with respect to a matter concerning which the person may be lawfully questioned, the court, on application of the director, may issue an order requiring the attendance of the person and the giving of testimony or production of evidence.

(5) Service of process authorized to be made by the director in connection with a noncriminal proceeding under this chapter may be made by registered or certified mail.

History:

[26-2704, added 1989, ch. 252, sec. 1, p. 605.]