The Labor Commissioner, his deputies and agents, may issue subpenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and parties and the production of books, papers and records; administer oaths; examine witnesses under oath; take the verification, acknowledgment, or proof of written instruments; and take depositions and affidavits for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this code and all laws which the division is to enforce.

(Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 960.)