Investigations and hearings -- Powers.

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  • (1) The department may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning matters covered by this chapter and accidents or injuries incident to the operation of aircraft occurring within this state.
  • (2) The department may:
    • (a) administer oaths and affirmations;
    • (b) certify to all official acts;
    • (c) issue subpoenas;
    • (d) compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and
    • (e) compel the production of papers, books, and documents.
  • (3)
    • (a) If any person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued by the department, the department may petition any district court in this state to order compliance.
    • (b) The district court may order the person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order of the department, or to give evidence upon the matter in question.
    • (c) Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt.





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