Section 290.725 - Access of board to evidence; refusal to obey subpoena; service of process.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND BARGAINING ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 344 of 1972
290.725 Access of board to evidence; refusal to obey subpoena; service of process.
Sec. 25.
(1) At all reasonable times the board shall have access to and the right to copy evidence relating to any person or action under investigation by it in connection with any failure or refusal to bargain or for engaging in unfair practices.
(2) In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpeona issued to any person, the circuit court, upon application by the board, shall have jurisdiction to order such person to appear before the board to produce evidence or to give testimony touching the matter under investigation, and any failure to obey such order may be punished by the court as a contempt.
(3) Complaints, orders and other processes and papers of the board may be served personally, by registered mail, by telegraph, or by leaving a copy thereof at the principal office or place of business of the person required to be served. The verified return of service shall be proof of the service. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fee and mileage allowance that are paid witnesses in circuit court and witnesses whose depositions are taken and the person taking the same shall be entitled to the same fees as are paid for like services in circuit court.
(4) All processes of any court of which an application or petition may be made under this act may be served at any place in the state wherein the person or persons required to be served reside or may be found.
History: 1972, Act 344, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973
Compiler's Notes: In subsection (2) the word “subpeona” evidently should read “subpoena”.