7 U.S.C. § 511n

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 511n - Hearings; examination of witnesses; refusal to testify or produce evidence

In carrying on the work authorized in this chapter, the Secretary, or any officer or employee designated by him for such purpose, shall have power to hold hearings, administer oaths, sign and issue subpenas, examine witnesses, and require the production of books, records, accounts, memoranda, and papers. Upon refusal by any person to appear, testify, or produce books, records, accounts, memoranda, and papers in response to a subpena, the proper United States district court shall have power to compel obedience thereto.

7 U.S.C. § 511n

Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 623, §15, 49 Stat. 735.
Person
"Person" includes partnerships, associations, and corporations, as well as individuals.
Secretary
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.