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SECTION 132
Powers
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law (PML) CHAPTER 47-A, ARTICLE 1
§ 132. Powers. The gaming inspector general shall have the power to:

1. subpoena and enforce the attendance of witnesses;

2. administer oaths or affirmations and examine witnesses under oath;

3. require the production of any books and papers deemed relevant or
material to any investigation, examination or review;

4. notwithstanding any law to the contrary, examine and copy or remove
documents or records of any kind prepared, maintained or held by the
commission;

5. require any commission officer or employee to answer questions
concerning any matter related to the performance of his or her official
duties. No statement or other evidence derived therefrom may be used
against such officer or employee in any subsequent criminal prosecution
other than for perjury or contempt arising from such testimony. The
refusal of any officer or employee to answer questions shall be cause
for removal from office or employment or other appropriate penalty;

6. monitor the implementation by the commission of any recommendations
made by the state inspector general; and

7. perform any other functions that are necessary or appropriate to
fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office.