Vermont Statutes Title 32 Sec. 8142
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 32 Sec. 8142
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Fees: shall mean earnings due for official services, aside from salaries or per diem compensation. See
- Justice: when applied to a person, other than a Justice of the Supreme Court, shall mean a justice of the peace for the county for which he or she is elected or appointed. See
- Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
§ 8142. Examination of officers, agents, and stockholders
On application of the Commissioner, a Justice of the Supreme Court or a Superior judge shall designate a master who may cite any officer, stockholder, agent, or clerk of a corporation or person required by this chapter to make returns or pay a tax to appear before him or her for examination upon oath by the Commissioner or to produce any book, record, or paper for inspection by the Commissioner concerning any matter as to which information is required to carry out the provisions of this chapter. By order of such Justice or judge, such testimony may be taken stenographically and transcribed in whole or in part for the use of the Commissioner, at the expense of the State. The fees and necessary expenses of a master so designated shall be fixed by the Justice or judge making the designation and paid by the State.