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7. For the purpose of effectuating the powers and duties of the department and the commissioner, the commissioner may cause to be examined under oath any and all persons whatsoever and compel by subpoena upon appropriate notice the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, accounts, papers, and other documents as are appropriate. If any person shall refuse to obey a subpoena, or to produce evidence as required thereby, the commissioner may apply ex parte to any court having jurisdiction over that person for an order compelling the appearance of the witness to give testimony or to produce evidence as required thereby, or both. Any person failing to obey the court order may be punished by the court for contempt.

L.1996,c.45,s.7.

17:1-17. Transfer of appropriations, moneys

9. All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to any department, division, bureau, board, commission, or other entity or agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been assigned or transferred to the Department of Banking or to the Department of Insurance are hereby transferred to the Department of Banking and Insurance reestablished by this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by State or federal law.

L.1996,c.45,s.9.

Last modified: October 21, 2006