Nevada Revised Statutes 645A.060 – Powers of Commissioner: Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalty
1. In the conduct of any examination, investigation or hearing, the Commissioner may:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 645A.060
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Mortgage Lending. See Nevada Revised Statutes 645A.010
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(a) Compel the attendance of any person by subpoena.
(b) Compel the production of any document by subpoena.
(c) Administer oaths.
(d) Examine any person under oath concerning the business and conduct of affairs of any person subject to the provisions of this chapter, and in connection therewith require the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the inquiry.
2. Every person subpoenaed pursuant to the provisions of this section who willfully refuses or willfully neglects to appear at the time and place named in the subpoena or to produce books, records or papers required by the Commissioner, or who refuses to be sworn or answer as a witness, is guilty of a misdemeanor.