Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.70.111 Investigations or proceedings -- Powers of director or designees -- Penalty

§ 46.70.111. Investigations or proceedings -- Powers of director or designees -- Penalty

For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any officer designated by him may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.

(1) In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, any court of competent jurisdiction, upon application by the director, may issue to that person an order requiring him to appear before the director, or the officer designated by him, to produce documentary or other evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question. The failure to obey an order of the court may be punishable by contempt.

[1967 ex.s. c 74 § 15.]

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