§ 32. Production and examination of books; witnesses
So far as is necessary for the performance of their duties, the members of the Transportation Board, or the Secretary of Transportation or his or her designee and any other employee of the Agency authorized by the Secretary shall have power to examine the books, accounts, and papers of any person, receiver, trustee, or lessee owning or operating any line, plant, or property, subject to the Board’s or the Agency’s jurisdiction, which in any way relate to or contain entries, data, or memoranda concerning any transaction substantially affecting the interests of the State of Vermont or consumers of transportation services within the State. In addition to these powers, they may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths to witnesses, and examine them on all matters over which the Board or Agency has jurisdiction. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 5 - Aeronautics and Surface Transportation
Chapter 3 - Proceedings by the Board; Judicial Review
§ 31. Commencement of proceedings
§ 32. Production and examination of books; witnesses
§ 34. Refusal to show books; false oath; penalties
§ 37. Members; terms; retirement; appeal
§ 38. Fees of witnesses; duties of Executive Secretary; duties of Secretary of Agency
§ 39. Joint hearings and investigations
§ 40. Pleadings; rules of practice; findings of fact
§ 41. Decree of Transportation Board; enforcement
§ 44. Powers of the Supreme Court