(A) The administrator may make investigations, within or without this State, as it finds necessary or appropriate to:

(1) determine whether a person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or a regulation of the administrator; or

(2) aid in enforcement of this chapter.

(B) The administrator may publish information concerning a violation of this chapter or a regulation of the administrator.

(C) For purposes of an investigation or a proceeding under this chapter the administrator or an officer or employee designated by regulation may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the administrator finds to be relevant or material to the inquiry.

(D)(1) If a person does not give testimony or produce the documents required by the administrator or a designated employee pursuant to an administrative subpoena, the administrator or designated employee may apply for a court order compelling compliance with the subpoena or the giving of the required testimony.

(2) The request for order of compliance may be addressed to:

(a) the circuit court of Richland County or the circuit court of the county where service may be obtained on the person refusing to testify or produce if the person is within this State; or

(b) the appropriate court of the state having jurisdiction over the person refusing to testify or produce if the person is outside this State.

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 68, Section 1, eff 200 days after approval (approved May 14, 1993).