7 USC 6010 - Investigations and power to subpoena

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 6010.

Investigations and power to subpoena

(a)

In general

The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary determines necessary—

(1)

for the effective administration of this chapter; or

(2)

to determine whether a person has engaged or is engaging in any act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any plan, rule, or regulation issued under this chapter.

(b)

Power to subpoena

(1)

Investigations

(2)

Administrative hearings

(c)

Aid of courts

(d)

Contempt

(e)

Process

(f)

Hearing site

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XIX, § 1915, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3852; Pub. L. 102–237, title VIII, § 802(3), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1882.)

cite as: 7 USC 6010