Administration of oaths - subpoenas - enforcement of subpoenas.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 290.280
in effect290.280. Administration of oaths — subpoenas — enforcement of subpoenas. — The authorized representative of the department may administer oaths, take or cause to be taken the depositions of witnesses, and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, records, and other evidence relative to any matter under investigation or hearing. The subpoena shall be signed and issued by the department's authorized representative. In case of failure of any person to comply with any subpoena lawfully issued under this section, or on the refusal of any witness to produce evidence or to testify to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, the authorized representative of the department may proceed to enforce obedience to the subpoenas in the manner provided by section 536.077 for administrative agencies. The authorized representative of the department shall have the power to certify to official acts.
(L. 1957 p. 574 § 9, A.L. 1961 p. 438)
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