79-11-521 - Investigations of violations; written statements as to facts and circumstances; publication of information concerning violations; authority to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, take ev - Mississippi Statutes

§ 79-11-521. Investigations of violations; written statements as to facts and circumstances; publication of information concerning violations; authority to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, take evidence, require production of books, papers, etc.
 

Either the Secretary of State or Attorney General, in his discretion: (a) may make such public or private investigations within or outside of this state as deemed necessary by the Secretary of State or Attorney General to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of Sections 79-11-501 through 79-11-529 or in the prescribing of rules and forms hereunder; (b) may require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; and (c) may publish information concerning any violation of Sections 79-11-501 through 79-11-529 or any rule or order hereunder. 
 

For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under Sections 79-11-501 through 79-11-529, the Secretary of State or Attorney General, or any designated officer may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the Secretary of State or Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1991, ch. 515, § 11; reenacted and amended, 1992, ch. 446, § 11; Laws,  1997, ch. 444, § 13; Laws, 2009, ch. 547, § 12, eff from and after July 1, 2009.