Section 10-404 - Investigation by Attorney General - Investigative and enforcement powers.
§ 10-404. Investigation by Attorney General - Investigative and enforcement powers.
(a) Investigative powers.- In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:
(1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) examine witnesses.
(b) Applicable laws.- The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.
(c) Failure to comply.- If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
[An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 26B; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.]