327C.10 Investigation and inquiry.
The department may investigate and inquire into the management of all common carriers subject to its jurisdiction. The department may obtain from the carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the department to perform its duties including the administration of railroad assistance agreements. The department may require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of all books, papers, tariff schedules, contracts, agreements, and documents, relating to any matter under investigation, and may inspect them; and may examine under oath or otherwise any officer, director, agent, or employee of a common carrier; and may issue subpoenas and enforce obedience to them.
[C97, §2115, 2133; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7878; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §474.18; C77, 79, 81, §327C.10; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1959
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 327C - SUPERVISION OF CARRIERS
Section 327C.2 - General jurisdiction of transportation department.
Section 327C.3 - Removal of interfering lights.
Section 327C.4 - Inspection — notice to repair.
Section 327C.5 - Schedule violations — penalties.
Section 327C.6 - Changes in operation and improvements.
Section 327C.7 - Withdrawal of service.
Section 327C.8 - Objections — hearing.
Section 327C.9 - Order of department.
Section 327C.10 - Investigation and inquiry.
Section 327C.12 - Aid from courts.
Section 327C.13 - Hindering or obstructing department.
Section 327C.14 - Cumulative remedies.
Section 327C.16 - Mandatory injunction — contempt.
Section 327C.18 - Time may be extended to test legality.
Section 327C.20 - Remitting penalty.
Section 327C.21 - Costs — attorney fees.
Section 327C.22 - Interstate freight rates.
Section 327C.23 - Application to surface transportation board.
Section 327C.24 - Choice of remedies.
Section 327C.27 - Orders — compliance.
Section 327C.28 - Violation of order — petition — notice.
Section 327C.29 - Interested party may begin proceedings.
Section 327C.30 - Duty of department, general counsel and county attorney.
Section 327C.31 - Hearing in equity — injunction.
Section 327C.33 - Appeal — effect.
Section 327C.34 - Suits by the department.
Section 327C.36 - Rights and remedies not exclusive.
Section 327C.37 - Accidents — investigations of — report.
Section 327C.38 - Annual reports from companies.
Section 327C.41 - Additional reports.