46 U.S.C. § 12140 Investigations By Secretary

• Library: United States Statutes
• Edition: 2023 Edition
• Currency: Current through P.L. 118-19 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/06/2023)

(a) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary may conduct investigations and inspections regarding compliance with this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter.

(b) AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN EVIDENCE.-

(1) IN GENERAL.-For the purposes of any investigation conducted under this section, the Secretary may issue a subpoena to require the attendance of a witness or the production of documents or other evidence relevant to the matter under investigation if-

(A) before the issuance of the subpoena, the Secretary requests a determination by the Attorney General as to whether the subpoena-

(i) is reasonable; and

(ii) will interfere with a criminal investigation; and