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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. In the conduct of any examination, investigation or hearing, the director may:
(1) compel the attendance of any person or obtain any documents by subpoena;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) examine any person under oath concerning the business of any person subject to the provisions of the Mortgage Loan Company Act and in connection therewith require the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the inquiry.
B. In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the district court of the first judicial district of Santa Fe county, upon application by the director, may issue to the person an order requiring the person to appear before the director or the staff member designated by the director, there to produce documentary evidence if so ordered or to give evidence relating to the matter under investigation or in question. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 58. Financial Institutions and Regulations § 58-21-10. Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-58-financial-institutions-and-regulations/nm-st-sect-58-21-10/
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