(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued pursuant to this section or a party or witness refuses to testify on any matter, the judge of the circuit court of any county, on the application of the director, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court or a refusal to testify. [1999 c.571 §23]