§ 1097a. Administrative subpoenas

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(a)Authority To assist the Secretary in the conduct of investigations of possible violations of the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized to require by subpoena the production of information, documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other documentary evidence pertaining to participation in any program under this subchapter. The production of any such records may be required from any place in a State.

(b)Enforcement In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of any court of the United States where such person resides or transacts business for a court order for the enforcement of this section.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 490A, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title IV, § 490B, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1754.)

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Sec. 490A
ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS

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Public Law 105–244
To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes

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General definition of institution of higher education
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Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 490A
Pub. L. 105–244, title IV, § 490B
112 Stat. 1754
Pub. L. 105–244
section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244

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