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§ 17-609. Powers of inspector general to investigate

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: October 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission [Titles 16-29] (Refs & Annos)
Title 17. Commission (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Office of the Inspector General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 17-609
§ 17-609. Powers of inspector general to investigate
Currentness
Administering oaths, taking depositions or other testimony
(a) The inspector general, or a staff member authorized by the inspector general, may administer oaths and take depositions and other testimony for the purpose of investigating fraud, waste, or abuse within the Commission.
Subpoena powers
(b) The inspector general may subpoena any person or evidence for the purpose of investigating fraud, waste, or abuse within the Commission.
Failure to comply with lawful order or subpoena
(c) If a person fails to comply with a lawful order or subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the inspector general, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel:
(1) compliance with the order or subpoena; or
(2) testimony or the production of evidence.

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Added by Acts 2018, c. 130, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 17-609, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 17-609
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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