§ 4017. — Investigations.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4017]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 60--FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION
Sec. 4017. Investigations
(a) Authority to make investigations
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary
determines necessary to--
(1) carry out the Secretary's responsibilities under this
chapter; and
(2) determine whether any person has engaged in any act or
practice which constitutes a violation of the provisions of this
chapter.
(b) Oaths and affirmations
For the purpose of investigations under subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena
witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the
production of any books, papers, and documents which are relevant to the
inquiry. The attendance of such witnesses and the production of any such
records may be required from any place in the United States.
(c) Court orders
In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this
section by 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 has his
business, to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the
production of books, papers, and documents. Such court may issue an
order requiring such person to appear before the Secretary to produce
records or to give testimony relating to the matter under investigation.
(Pub. L. 99-659, title II, Sec. 218, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3731.)
