§ 18903 Director Subpoena Powers

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law lets the director check papers and ask people questions when they're looking into something. They can make people show up and bring papers if needed.

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•The director can look at any papers they need to see.
•They can make people come in and answer questions.
•They can ask for papers from anyone involved.

Example

If someone is accused of cheating at work, the director can ask to see their emails and make them come in to answer questions.

The director can look at papers and ask people to talk about what happened to figure out the truth.

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§ 18903 Director Subpoena Powers

For the purpose of this chapter, the director shall at all reasonable times have access to examine and to copy any documentary evidence of any person being investigated or proceeded against, and may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all documentary evidence of any person relating to any matter under investigation. The director may sign subpoenas and may administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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director documentary evidence subpoena witnesses oaths and affirmations

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18903.

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