The department of transportation is given full power to examine the books and papers of the companies, and to examine, under oath, the officers, agents, and employees of the companies and any other persons, to procure the necessary information to intelligently and justly discharge its duties and carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 5 of this title.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 3 - Regulation of Railroads by Department of Transportation
§ 65-3-101. All Railways Subject to Chapter
§ 65-3-102. Interstate Commerce Excepted
§ 65-3-104. Power to Adopt Rules and Regulations
§ 65-3-105. Enforcement of Regulations and Orders
§ 65-3-108. Powers of Department of Transportation to Examine
§ 65-3-109. Confidential Information
§ 65-3-110. Power of Department of Transportation to Take Evidence
§ 65-3-111. Refusal to Obey Process or Testify — Penalty
§ 65-3-112. Power to Issue Subpoenas
§ 65-3-113. Compensation of Witnesses
§ 65-3-114. Witness Failing to Obey Subpoena
§ 65-3-115. Witness Failing to Attend or Answer Questions
§ 65-3-116. Officers or Employees Testifying Exempt From Indictment