Tennessee § 8-4-202 - Power to subpoena.
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§ 8-4-202. Power to subpoena.
For these purposes, the comptroller of the treasury is empowered to issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to require attendance of persons and submission of documents, at specified times and places, to give testimony in the case or matter therein stated. The subpoena shall mention the names of the parties to the hearing and the party at whose instance the witness is called, and, if necessary, require the witness also to bring any books, documents, or other writing under the person's control which may be pertinent to the hearing. Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-417; T.C.A., § 8-413. Cross-References. Examination of books and records, summoning persons and records to appear and give testimony, determination of liability for state taxes and fees, § 67-1-1301 .
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-4-202 cover?
Section 8-4-202 ("Power to subpoena.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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