10-1-1017. Enforcement and investigative powers of department. To carry out its enforcement and investigative duties under this part, the department has the power to:
(1) enter and inspect the places, question the employees, and investigate the facts, conditions, or matters that the department considers appropriate to determine whether an employer has violated or is about to violate the provisions of this part or that will aid the department in the enforcement of the provisions of this part; and
(2) administer oaths, examine witnesses, issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses, inspect papers, books, accounts, records, payrolls, documents, and testimony, and take depositions and affidavits relevant to the department's duties under this part.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 381, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 10. Military Affairs and Disaster and Emergency Services
Part 10. Montana Military Service Employment Rights
10-1-1002. Purpose -- legislative intent
10-1-1004. Rights under federal law
10-1-1005. Prohibition against employment discrimination
10-1-1006. Entitlement to leave of absence
10-1-1007. Right to return to employment without loss of benefits -- exceptions -- definition
10-1-1008. Leave of absence for elected officials -- restoration to office
10-1-1009. Paid military leave for public employees
10-1-1010. Appointment of acting officials
10-1-1011. through 10-1-1014 reserved
10-1-1015. Procedure for filing complaint
10-1-1016. Assistance, investigation, and enforcement of complaints
10-1-1017. Enforcement and investigative powers of department
10-1-1018. Referral of complaint to state attorney general
10-1-1019. Independent lawsuit not precluded -- exhaustion of administrative remedies
10-1-1020. Jurisdiction -- venue -- standing -- respondent -- time limit -- expedited hearing
10-1-1022. Special revenue account for payment to claimants