(a) The Commission may conduct hearings at which all matters pertaining to the administration of the affairs of the Commission and all activities conducted under its jurisdiction may be investigated and determined. By its chair, it may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses at its hearings. Any member of the Commission may administer oaths and affirmations and may examine witnesses.

(b) A person who disobeys a subpoena of the Commission, gives false testimony, or presents false evidence to the Commission shall be penalized according to law.

(c) The Commission may investigate as to the ownership and control, direct or indirect, of any licensee. Any expense incurred by the Commission in so investigating shall be at the expense of the licensee or applicant for a license. (Added 1961, No. 246, § 2, eff. July 26, 1961.)