Section 6168 - Investigation of conduct of business(a) The State Bar may conduct an investigation of the conduct of the business of a law corporation.(b) Upon that investigation, the Board of Trustees, or a committee authorized by it, shall have power to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, examine witnesses, and compel the production of records, in the same manner as upon an investigation or formal hearing in a disciplinary matter under the State Bar Act. The investigation shall be private and confidential and shall not be disclosed pursuant to any state law, including, but not limited to, the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code), except to the extent that disclosure of facts and information may be required if a cease and desist order is thereafter issued and subsequent proceedings are had.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 6168
Amended by Stats 2021 ch 615 (AB 474),s 20, eff. 1/1/2022, op. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2015 ch 537 (SB 387),s 16, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by Stats 2011 ch 417 (SB 163),s 51, eff. 1/1/2012.