The commissioner or the attorney general, for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter, may do any of the following:
1. Investigate the cemetery and examine records as necessary to verify compliance with this chapter.
2. 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.
3. Apply to the district court for issuance of an order requiring a person's appearance before the commissioner or attorney general, or a designee of either or both, in cases where the person has refused to obey a subpoena issued by 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.
95 Acts, ch 149, §28
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