§484-11  Investigations and proceedings. 
(a)  The director of commerce and consumer affairs may:



(1)  Make necessary public or private investigations
within or outside of this State to determine whether any person has violated or
is about to violate this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in
the enforcement of this chapter or in the prescribing of rules and forms
hereunder;



(2)  Require or permit any person to file a statement
in writing, under oath or otherwise as the director determines, as to all the
facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.



(b)  For the purpose of any investigation or
proceeding under this chapter, the director or any officer designated by rule
may administer oaths or affirmations, and upon its own motion or upon request
of any party shall subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence,
and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the
investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody,
condition, and location of any books, documents, or other tangible things and
the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any
other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material
evidence.



(c)  Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to
answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable
notice to all persons affected thereby, the director may apply to the circuit
court for an order compelling compliance.



(d)  Except as otherwise provided in this
chapter, all proceedings under this chapter shall be in accordance with chapter
91. [L 1967, c 223, §11; HRS §484-11; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124,
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