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KRS 286.9-075

Complaints filed against licensees -- Investigative powers of commissioner

Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Amended 2010 Ky

(1) Any person aggrieved by the conduct of a licensee under this subtitle in connection with the licensee's regulated activities may file a written complaint with the commissioner who may investigate the complaint.

(2) In the course of the investigation initiated by a complaint or by the commissioner, the commissioner may:

(a) Subpoena witnesses;

(b) Administer oaths;

(c) Examine any individual under oath; and (d) Compel the production of records, books, papers, contracts, or other documents relevant to the investigation.

(3) If any person fails to testify or to comply with a subpoena from the commissioner under this section, the commissioner may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement.

(4) The license of any licensee under this subtitle who fails to comply with a subpoena of the commissioner may be suspended pending compliance with the subpoena.

(5) The commissioner shall have administrative power to investigate all complaints filed by any person if the complaints are not criminal in nature and if they relate to the check cashing or the deferred deposit service business.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.