When conducting investigations of complaints as provided in this article, the Department of Public Welfare shall have the power to summon any person to appear and produce such books and papers as shall be designated in the summons, and to give testimony under oath concerning the matter and institution under investigation. The Department shall have the power to administer oaths to such persons as may be summoned and to enforce all such powers as are given to notaries public when they are taking depositions.
R.L.1910, § 8100; Laws 1978, c. 244, § 35, eff. July 1, 1978. Renumbered from Title 74, § 180 by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 48, emerg. eff. May 28, 1982.