59.1-308.2 - Investigations.
§ 59.1-308.2. Investigations.
A. The Commissioner may:
1. Make necessary public or private investigations within or without thisCommonwealth to determine any violations of the provisions of this chapter orany rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter; and
2. Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath orotherwise as the Commissioner determines, as to all facts and circumstancesconcerning the matter under investigation.
B. For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, theCommissioner may administer oaths or affirmations, and upon such motion orupon request of any party, may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance,take evidence, and require the production of any matter that is relevant tothe investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody,condition, and location of any books, documents, or other tangible things andthe identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts, orany other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of materialevidence.
C. Any proceeding or hearing of the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter, inwhich witnesses are subpoenaed and their attendance required for evidence tobe taken, or any matter is to be produced to ascertain material evidence,shall take place within the City of Richmond.
D. If any person fails to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propoundedby the Commissioner and upon reasonable notice to all persons affectedthereby, the Commissioner may apply to the Circuit Court of the City ofRichmond for an order compelling compliance.
E. The Board may adopt reasonable regulations to implement the provisions ofthis chapter and such regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed inaccordance with the Administrative Process Act, Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 etseq.) of Title 2.2.
(1990, cc. 392, 433.)