§ 113-398. Procedure and powers in hearings by Department. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113‑398. Procedure and powers in hearings by Department.

In the exercise and enforcement of its jurisdiction, the saidDepartment is authorized to summon witnesses, administer oaths, make ancillaryorders and require the production of records and books for the purpose ofexamination at any hearing or investigation conducted by it. In connection withthe exercise and enforcement of its jurisdiction, the Department shall alsohave the right and authority to certify as for contempt, to the court of any countyhaving jurisdiction, violations by any person of any of the provisions of thisArticle or of the rules or orders of the Department, and if it be found by saidcourt that such person has knowingly and willfully violated same, then suchperson shall be punished as for contempt in the same manner and to the sameextent and with like effect as if said contempt had been of an order, judgmentor decree of the court to which said certification is made. (1945, c. 702, s. 18; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1987, c.827, s. 115.)