At the hearing called pursuant to Section 54404.1, the director may do all the following:

(a) Administer oaths and take testimony.

Terms Used In California Food and Agricultural Code 54404.2

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(b) Issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before him or her, together with any books, memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles, or instruments that may be pertinent to the controversy as set forth in the complaint.

(c) Compel the disclosure by the witnesses of all facts known to them that relate to the controversy.

(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1100, Sec. 5.)