95-7. Power of Commissioner to compel the giving of information; refusal as contempt.
The Commissioner of Labor, or his authorized representative, shall have power to examine witnesses on oath, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the giving of such testimony and production of such papers as shall be necessary to enable him to gain the necessary information. Upon the refusal of any witness to comply with the requirements of the Commissioner of Labor or his representative in this respect, it shall be the duty of any judge of the superior court, upon the application of the Commissioner of Labor, or his representative, to order the witness to show cause why he should not comply with the requirements of the said Commissioner, or his representative, if in the discretion of the judge such requirement is reasonable and proper. Refusal to comply with the order of the judge of the superior court shall be dealt with as for contempt of court. (1931, c. 312, s. 9; 2015-221, s. 2.3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations
Article 1 - Department of Labor.
§ 95-1 - Department of Labor established.
§ 95-2 - Election of Commissioner; term; salary; vacancy.
§ 95-3 - Divisions of Department; Commissioner; administrative officers.
§ 95-4 - Authority, powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ 95-7 - Power of Commissioner to compel the giving of information; refusal as contempt.
§ 95-8 - Employers required to make statistical report to Commissioner; refusal as contempt.
§ 95-9 - Employers to post notice of laws.
§ 95-9.1 - Notice of employer's rights during farm inspections.
§ 95-13 - Enforcement of rules and regulations.
§ 95-14 - Agreements with certain federal agencies for enforcement of Fair Labor Standards Act.