(225 ILCS 710/9.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4216)
Sec. 9.02.
For the purpose of ascertaining facts in connection with any
inspection, inquiry, or examination, the inspector shall have
full power to compel the attendance of witnesses by subpoena, to take
depositions on the service of proper or usual notice to the mine owner or
operator as required in the taking of depositions, to administer oaths, and
to examine, cross-examine, and take such testimony as may be deemed
necessary for the information of the inspector.
The refusal by any person to obey a subpoena issued by the inspector, or
the wilful hindrance or obstruction by any person of
the inspector in the performance of any of his duties under this Act,
shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and shall be punished as hereinafter
provided.
Any witness appearing before the inspector in response to a subpoena so
issued, who shall knowingly and wilfully testify falsely to any material
matter, shall be deemed guilty of perjury and upon conviction as by law
provided, shall be punished for perjury.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
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