523D.12  Filings and investigations.

1.  The annual filing, and any amendments to the annual filing, shall be signed by the chief executive officer, stating that to the best of the officer's knowledge and belief, the items are correct.

2.  The commissioner or the attorney general may, for the purpose of discovering or investigating violations of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter do any or all of the following:

a.  Investigate the business and examine the books, accounts, records, and files used by a provider. With the exception of an examination involving new construction, an examination involving a complaint by a resident or a prospective resident or where good cause exists for the lack of prior notice, as determined by the commissioner, the division of insurance shall provide at least seven days' prior notice to the facility before conducting an on-site examination.

b.  Administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, receive evidence, and require the production of documents and records in connection with an investigation or proceeding being conducted pursuant to this chapter.

c.  Apply to the district court for issuance of an order requiring a person's appearance before the commissioner or attorney general. The person may also be required to produce documentary evidence germane to the subject of the investigation. Failure to obey a court order under this subsection constitutes contempt of court.

Section History: Recent form

  91 Acts, ch 205, §16


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