7 USC 6208 - Investigations and power to subpoena

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 6208.

Investigations and power to subpoena

(a)

In general

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

(1)

for the effective carrying out of the responsibilities of the Secretary under this chapter; or

(2)

to determine whether a person subject to the provisions of this chapter has engaged or is engaging in any act that constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter, or any order, 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, § 1959, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3878; Pub. L. 102–237, title VIII, § 805(3), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1882.)

cite as: 7 USC 6208