Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 43 State Government -- Executive - Section 43.20A.605 Authority to administer oaths and issue subpoenas -- Provisions governing subpoenas

§ 43.20A.605. Authority to administer oaths and issue subpoenas -- Provisions governing subpoenas

(1) The secretary shall have full authority to administer oaths and take testimony thereunder, to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before him together with all books, memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles or instruments, and to compel the disclosure by such witnesses of all facts known to them relative to the matters under investigation.

(2) Subpoenas issued in adjudicative proceedings are governed by RCW 34.05.588(1).

(3) Subpoenas issued in the conduct of investigations required or authorized by other statutory provisions or necessary in the enforcement of other statutory provisions shall be governed by RCW 34.05.588(2).

[1989 c 175 § 97; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 21; 1979 c 141 § 47; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.20.015.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.

     Severability -- 1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.

     Severability -- 1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.

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