18 N.C. Admin. Code 6C.0102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 06C .0102 - INVESTIGATIVE SUBPOENAS

(a) When the Administrator issues subpoenas for testimony, written statements or documents during the course of an investigation, the recipient of a subpoena may object to the subpoena. Objections to compliance with a subpoena, including but not limited to, claims of privilege, hardship, or inadequate time for compliance, shall be filed in writing with the Administrator. Objections shall be filed no later than the time for compliance set in the subpoena. Written objections to a subpoena shall state the legal and factual basis for the objections.

(b) The recipient of a subpoena who files written objections to the subpoena shall comply with any portions of the subpoena which are not expressly included in the written objections.

(c) Upon receipt of written objections to an investigative subpoena, the Division may attempt to reach a written settlement of the objections with the recipient.

(d) This Rule does not restrict, or constitute a pre-condition to, the Administrator's right to seek enforcement of an investigative subpoena in court.

18 N.C. Admin. Code 06C .0102

Authority G.S. 78A-46; 78A-49; 78C-27; 78C-30; 78C-87; 78D-21; 78D-25; 78D-26; 78D-27; 105-163.013; 150B-38(h); 150B-40;
Eff. April 1, 2009;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016.

Authority G.S. 78A-46; 78C-27; 78C-87; 78D-21; 78D-25; 78D-26; 78D-27; 105-163.013; 150B-38(h); 150B-40;
Eff. April 1, 2009.