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41 any matter regarding which the witness may be
42 interrogated under this chapter, the district court,
43 upon the application of the department commission, may
44 order the person to show cause why the person should
45 not be held in contempt for failure to testify or
46 comply with a subpoena, and may order the person to
47 produce the records, books, and documents for
48 examination, and to give testimony. The courts may
49 punish for contempt as in the case of disobedience to
50 a like subpoena issued by the court, or for refusal to
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1 testify.
2 5. Develop, recommend, and implement with
3 appropriate agencies public and professional education
4 and communication programs in energy efficiency,
5 energy conservation, and conversion to alternative
6 sources of energy.
7 6. When necessary to carry out its duties under
8 this chapter, enter into contracts with state agencies
9 and other qualified contractors.
10 7. Receive and accept grants made available for
11 programs relating to duties of the department
12 commission under this chapter.
13 8. Promulgate Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A
14 necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter,
15 subject to review in accordance with chapter 17A.
16 Rules promulgated by the governor pursuant to a
17 proclamation issued under the provisions of section
18 473.8 shall not be subject to review or a public
19 hearing as required in chapter 17A; however, agency
20 rules for implementation of the governor's
21 proclamation are subject to the requirements of
22 chapter 17A.
23 9. Examine and determine whether additional state
24 regulatory authority is necessary to protect the
25 public interest and to promote the effective
26 development, utilization and conservation of energy
27 resources. If the department commission finds that
28 additional regulatory authority is necessary, the
29 department commission shall submit recommendations to
30 the general assembly concerning the nature and extent
31 of such regulatory authority and which state agency
32 should be assigned such regulatory responsibilities.
33 10. Develop and assist in the implementation of
34 public education and communications programs in energy
35 development, use and conservation, in co-operation
36 cooperation with the department of education, the
37 state university extension services and other public
38 or private agencies and organizations as deemed
39 appropriate by the department commission.
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