Idaho Code 38-1208 – Adoption of Rules and Seal — Maintenance of Office — Hearings — Penalties for Contempt
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The board shall have the power to adopt and amend rules and regulations as provided in chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, and such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of the act. It shall adopt and have an official seal. It shall have power to hire employees, provide and equip an office as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties.
The board shall have the power and duty to administer provisions of this act and may under the hand of its chairman and the seal of the board, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, and may require the production of books, papers, and other documents in any case or proceeding involving the revocation or suspension of a license issued under authority of this act or the practice or offer to practice scaling without a license in the state of Idaho. Any member of the board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the board. If any person shall refuse to obey any subpoena so issued, or shall refuse to testify or produce any books, papers, or documents, the board may present its petition to the district judge of the district in which the witness may be found, setting forth the proceedings theretofore taken by the board to subpoena the witness and the failure of the witness to attend and briefly stating the subject matter upon which the testimony of the witness is required by the board; thereupon, such district judge may cause an order to be issued, requiring such witness to appear before the board to testify and to produce such books, papers and other documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent by the board. Any person failing or refusing to obey such order shall be punished as for contempt of court, and any person failing to obey the subpoena of the board shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 38-1208
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114scaling: shall include any professional scaling service rendered in connection with the measurement of forest products, or supervision of scaling when such service is rendered requiring the application of scaling principles and data. See Idaho Code 38-1202 seal: includes an impression of such seal upon the paper, alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed thereto; or, alternatively, the seal may be the mark of a rubber stamp providing substantially the same information as the impression. See Idaho Code 73-111 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114 Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony. Testify: Answer questions in court. Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.