The commissioner, and all persons designated by him, may administer oaths, take the testimony of witnesses, and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, and other things under their control, at any examination, investigation, or hearing in any part of the state.
Chapter 4Hearings
Section § 30700
This section allows the commissioner and those he designates to conduct official duties such as administering oaths to individuals, gathering witness testimony, and issuing subpoenas. They can require people to attend hearings and bring relevant materials like books and documents for any examination or investigation anywhere in the state.
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Section § 30701
This law makes it clear that the rules about how to gather evidence outside of a court setting, as detailed in another part of the legal code, must also be followed during examinations, investigations, or hearings under this specific part of the law.
All of the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1985), Title 3, Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to the means of production of evidence out of court are applicable to any examination, investigation, or hearing under this division.
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Section § 30702
This law states that the commissioner can give their deputies, investigators, or auditors the power to conduct examinations, investigations, or hearings. This includes the ability to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and gather their testimonies. The delegation of these powers must be done in writing, and this written authorization must be shown by the person conducting the investigation if asked.
The authority to make or conduct any examination, investigation, or hearing, including the authority to administer oaths and to subpoena witnesses, and to take their testimony may be delegated by the commissioner to any deputy, investigator, or auditor appointed by him for that purpose. The appointment shall be made by an instrument in writing, signed by the Commissioner. Upon any examination, investigation, or hearing, the instrument shall be produced by the deputy, investigator, or auditor at any time upon demand.
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Section § 30703
This law explains that all hearings in this division must follow specific government procedures outlined in another section of the law. The commissioner has the authority given in those procedures, but for certain hearings, a designated hearing officer or deputy may oversee the process.
All hearings provided for in this division shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2, of the Government Code, and the commissioner has all the powers granted therein, except that a hearing held in accordance with Section 30604 may be presided over by a hearing officer qualified under Section 11502 of the Government Code, or by any deputy designated by the commissioner.
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Section § 30704
The commissioner's official actions, like orders, decisions, or licenses, can be reviewed according to the law.
Every order, decision, license or other official act of the commissioner is subject to review, in accordance with law.
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