Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 39, September 28, 2024
Section 405a.5 - Investigatory subpoena(a) The Chief Enforcement Counsel is authorized to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers, records, documents, files, computer files and photographs in original or electronic format necessary for all action within the authority of the Bureau under the act or this part.(b) The Chief Enforcement Counsel or a representative may issue subpoenas.(c) In case of disobedience of any subpoena or the contumacy of any witness appearing before the Chief Enforcement Counsel or a representative, the Chief Enforcement Counsel or a representative may invoke the aid of Commonwealth Court or any court of record of this Commonwealth to require the person subpoenaed to obey the subpoena or to give evidence or to produce books, accounts, papers, records, documents, files, computer files and photographs in original or electronic format relative to the matter in question.(d) The issuance of a subpoena under this section will not be required to secure the cooperation of a person who is an applicant for, or the holder of, a license, permit, certification or registration issued by the Board, or to secure the voluntary cooperation of any person.The provisions of this §405a.5 amended March 28, 2008, effective 3/29/2008, 38 Pa.B. 1474.The provisions of this § 405a.5 amended under 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1202, 1207, 1320 and 1517.