§ 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.
(a) In any investigation conducted under the provisions of this chapter, the licensing authority may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents. The officer conducting a hearing may administer oaths and require testimony or evidence to be given under oath.
(b) If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the licensing authority, the licensing authority may petition a court of competent jurisdiction within the state to compel the witness to obey the subpoena.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 248, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-57 - Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses
Section 5-57-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-57-3. - Licensing authority — Creation.
Section 5-57-4 - — 5-57-8. [Repealed.]
Section 5-57-9. - Licensing authority — Staff.
Section 5-57-10. - Licensing authority — Seal.
Section 5-57-11. - Licensing authority — Rules and regulations.
Section 5-57-12. - Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.
Section 5-57-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-57-13.1. - Procedures for adoption of rules.
Section 5-57-14. - Alarm business license required — Licensing of electricians.
Section 5-57-15. - Contents of applications for licenses.
Section 5-57-16. - Experience or examination requirements.
Section 5-57-17. - Investigation of license applications.
Section 5-57-18. - Time limit for action on license applications.
Section 5-57-19. - Grounds for denial of applications.
Section 5-57-20. - Procedure for approval or denial of applications.
Section 5-57-21. - Surety bond.
Section 5-57-22. - Renewal of licenses.
Section 5-57-23. - Application, license, replacement, and renewal fees.
Section 5-57-24. - Transfer or assignment of licenses — Continuation of business upon owner’s death.
Section 5-57-25. - Grounds and procedure for revocation of licenses.
Section 5-57-26. - Form of license.
Section 5-57-27. - Posting of license certificates and notices of license revocation.
Section 5-57-28. - Change in status of licensee.
Section 5-57-29. - I.D. cards — Requirement — Application — Issuance or denial.
Section 5-57-30. - Investigation of I.D. card applications.
Section 5-57-31. - Time limitation on actions on I.D. card applications.
Section 5-57-32. - Request for hearing upon notice of denial of I.D. card application.
Section 5-57-33. - Grounds and procedure for suspension or revocation of I.D. cards.
Section 5-57-34. - Nontransferability of I.D. cards.
Section 5-57-35. - Renewal and replacement of I.D. cards — Notification of changes.
Section 5-57-36. - Expiration and renewal during suspension of use of an I.D. card.
Section 5-57-38. - Local governmental regulations of alarm business or alarm agents.
Section 5-57-39. - Judicial review.
Section 5-57-40. - Reinstatement of a revoked license or I.D. card.