A. The Commission, its executive director, or the stewards may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of any records, books, memoranda, documents, or other papers or things, to enable any of them to effectually discharge its or his duties, and may administer oaths or affirmations as necessary in connection therewith.

B. Any person subpoenaed who fails to appear at the time and place specified in answer to the subpoena and to bring any papers or things specified in the subpoena, or who upon such appearance, refuses to testify or produce such records or things, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

C. Any person who testifies falsely under oath in any proceeding before, or any investigation by, the Commission, its executive director, or the stewards, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished in the same manner prescribed for the punishment of perjury.