(a) Authority.--The Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General shall investigate any complaints received concerning violations of this act. If, after investigating any complaint, the Attorney General finds that there has been a violation of this act, the Attorney General may bring an action to impose a civil penalty up to $10,000 for each violation and to seek other relief, including injunctive relief, restitution and costs under the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L. 1224 No. 387),¹ known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

(b) Procedure.--Prior to the initiation of a civil action, the Attorney General is authorized to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents. For this purpose the Attorney General may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and receive evidence. If a person objects to or otherwise fails to comply with a subpoena or request for testimony, the Attorney General may file in Commonwealth Court or any court of record of this Commonwealth an action to enforce the subpoenas or request. Notice of hearing of the action and a copy of all pleadings shall be served upon the person who may appear in opposition.

(c) Confidentiality.--Any testimony taken or material produced shall be kept confidential by the Attorney General except to the extent that such information may be used in a judicial proceeding or the disclosure is authorized by the court for good cause shown or confidentiality is waived by the person being investigated and by the person who has testified, answered interrogatories or produced materials.