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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 4§ 59612 Director Subpoena Authority

§ 59612 Director Subpoena Authority

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§ 59612 Director Subpoena Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss can make people swear to tell the truth during official meetings or investigations.
  • •The boss can force people to come to these meetings and bring important papers or things.
  • •This can happen anywhere in the state.

Example

If the boss is checking if a company is breaking rules, like not paying workers fairly.

The boss can make the company owner come to a meeting, bring pay records, and answer questions under oath. If the owner doesn’t show up or lies, they can get in big trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 59612 Director Subpoena Authority

In the conduct of any hearing, inquiry, or investigation, the director may administer oaths, and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, maps, accounts, documents, and testimony in any inquiry, investigation, or hearing which is ordered or undertaken in any part of the state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

portdirectorhearingsubpoenainvestigationattendanceproduction

Related Statutes

  • § 59614 Witness Compulsion In Hearings
  • § 5034 Director Hearing Powers
  • § 12825 Pesticide Registration Cancellation Rules
  • § 61991 Milk Marketing Plan Hearings
  • § 62155 Handler License Suspension

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59612.
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