§ 3412. — Investigations; power to subpena and take oaths and affirmations; aid of courts.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC3412]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 65--WHEAT AND WHEAT FOODS RESEARCH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
Sec. 3412. Investigations; power to subpena and take oaths and
affirmations; aid of courts
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary deems
necessary for the effective administration of this chapter or to
determine whether any person subject to the provisions of this chapter
has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which
constitute or will constitute a violation of any provisions of this
chapter, or of any order, or rule or regulation issued under this
chapter. For the purpose of such investigation, the Secretary is
empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, subpena witnesses,
compel their attendance, take evidence and require the production of any
books, papers, and documents which are relevant to the inquiry. Such
attendance of witnesses and the production of any such records may be
required from any place in the United States. In case of contumacy by,
or refusal to obey a subpena to, any person, the Secretary may invoke
the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction of
which such investigation or proceeding is carried on, or where such
person resides or carries on business, in requiring the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and
documents; and such court may issue an order requiring such person to
appear before the Secretary, there to produce records, if so ordered, or
to give testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure
to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a
contempt thereof. All process in any such case may be served in the
judicial district whereof such person is an inhabitant or wherever such
person may be found.
(Pub. L. 95-113, title XVII, Sec. 1713, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1039.)
