16 CFR § 1118.4 - Subpoenas.

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title: "16 CFR § 1118.4 - Subpoenas."
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title_name: "Commercial Practices"
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section_name: "Subpoenas."
chapter_name: "CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION"
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# 1118.4 Subpoenas.

The Commission may issue to any person or firm a subpoena requiring the production of documentary evidence (subpoena duces tecum) and/or attendance and testimony of witnesses (subpoena ad testificandum) relating to any matter under investigation. Procedures regarding compliance with subpoenas and motions to limit or quash subpoenas are provided for in § 1118.9.