The department of transportation has the power to examine, under oath, any person, or the directors, officers, agents, and employees of any such corporation doing business in this state, concerning the management of its affairs, and to obtain information pursuant to this chapter and chapter 5 of this title, and has the power to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, to compel the production of books and papers, and to administer oaths.
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