North Dakota Code 10-33-123 – Powers of attorney general
1. When it appears to the attorney general it is in the public interest that an investigation should be made to ascertain whether a proceeding by the attorney general, as provided in this chapter, should be commenced, the attorney general may:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 10-33-123
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- paper: means any flexible material upon which it is usual to write. See North Dakota Code 1-01-27
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
a. Examine under oath any person in connection with the affairs of the corporation.
b. Examine any record, book, account, or paper as the attorney general determines necessary.
c. Pursuant to an order of the district court, impound any record, book, account, or paper, and retain it in the attorney general’s possession until the completion of all proceedings undertaken under this chapter.
2. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties provided by this chapter, the attorney general may issue subpoenas to any person.
3. If any person fails or refuses to file any statement or report, or obey any subpoena, the attorney general may apply to the district court for an order enforcing the subpoena or other investigation demand. Failure to comply with the order of the district court is contempt of court.