RCW 19.110.140
Director authorized to investigate violations—Authority to subpoena witnesses or require production of documents.
The director may make public or private investigations within or outside the state of Washington to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter. The director, or any officer designated by the director, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems relevant to the inquiry.
If any person fails to comply with a lawful subpoena, or refuses to testify under lawful interrogation, or refuses to produce documents and records, the director may apply to the superior court of any county for relief. After satisfactory evidence of wilful disobedience, the court may compel obedience by proceedings for contempt.
[ 1981 c 155 § 14.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous
Chapter 19.110 - Business Opportunity Fraud Act.
19.110.010 - Legislative declaration.
19.110.040 - Application of chapter.
19.110.060 - Registration fees.
19.110.070 - Disclosure document required—Contents.
19.110.075 - Business opportunity fraud—Penalties.
19.110.080 - Disclosure document—Director authorized to accept alternative.
19.110.090 - Persons proposing to sell or lease business opportunity—Service of process.
19.110.110 - Business opportunity contract—Content—Cancellation period.
19.110.130 - Liability of seller for violation of chapter—Remedies—Damages.
19.110.143 - Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
19.110.150 - Order to cease and desist—Hearing—Notice.
19.110.170 - Violations constitute unfair practice.
19.110.180 - Authority of director to issue rules, forms, orders, interpretive opinions.
19.110.190 - Appointment of administrator—Delegation of powers.