§ 31-5-17. Witnesses before department — Report of findings.
The department shall have the power in hearings and trials arising under §§ 31-5-1 — 31-5-20 to determine the place where the hearing shall be held, to subpoena witnesses, to take depositions of witnesses residing without the state in the manner provided for in civil actions in courts of record, to pay witnesses the fees and the mileage for their attendance as is provided for witnesses in civil actions in courts of record, and to administer oaths. Whenever a hearing or trial shall be held before any authorized representative of the licensor, the representative shall report his or her findings in writing to the licensor which shall then make its ruling and orders.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 7, § 10; P.L. 1953 ch. 3232, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-5-17; P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 14, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-5 - Dealers’, Manufacturers’, and Rental Licenses
Section 31-5-1. - Definitions.
Section 31-5-2. - Duties of department of revenue.
Section 31-5-2.1. - Motor vehicle dealers license and hearing board.
Section 31-5-3, 31-5-4. - Repealed.
Section 31-5-5. - Dealers’ license required — “Dealer” defined.
Section 31-5-6. - Application for license.
Section 31-5-7. - Duration of license.
Section 31-5-8. - License — Fee.
Section 31-5-9. - Location specified — Display of license.
Section 31-5-10. - License required for dealers’ plates.
Section 31-5-11. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-12. - Responsibility of licensee for acts of agents.
Section 31-5-13. - Procedure for suspension or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-14. - Penalties for violations by dealers.
Section 31-5-15. - Examination of records — Altered or reset odometers.
Section 31-5-16. - Complaint to set aside department order.
Section 31-5-17. - Witnesses before department — Report of findings.
Section 31-5-17.1. - Repealed.
Section 31-5-18. - Records of transactions maintained by dealers.
Section 31-5-18.1. - Inspection of records and premises.
Section 31-5-18.2. - Sale of used motor vehicles — Annual reports.
Section 31-5-18.3. - Sale of all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s).
Section 31-5-19. - Sunday business permitted.
Section 31-5-19.1. - Auction of antique and classic motor vehicles.
Section 31-5-20. - Appropriations for dealer licensing law.
Section 31-5-21. - Manufacturer’s license required.
Section 31-5-22. - Application for license — Fee — Expiration.
Section 31-5-23. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-24. - Denial of license — Hearing.
Section 31-5-25. - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-26. - Appeal from the department of revenue.
Section 31-5-27. - Criminal liability for violations.
Section 31-5-28 - — 31-5-32.7. Repealed.
Section 31-5-33. - Rental of motor vehicles — Licenses required.
Section 31-5-34. - Application for license — Fee — Expiration.
Section 31-5-35. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-36. - Denial of license — Hearing.
Section 31-5-37. - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license.