Washington Code 70.87.034 – Additional powers of department
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The department also has the following powers:
Terms Used In Washington Code 70.87.034
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(1) The department may adopt any rules necessary or helpful for the department to implement and enforce this chapter.
(2) The director may issue subpoenas for the production of persons, papers, or information in all proceedings and investigations within the scope of this chapter. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena, the director, through the attorney general, may ask the superior court to order the person to obey the subpoena.
(3) The director may take the oral or written testimony of any person. The director has the power to administer oaths.
(4) The director may make specific decisions, cease and desist orders, other orders, and rulings, including demands and findings.
[ 1983 c 123 § 19.]