30-14-114. Department authority. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed by this part, the department, in addition to other powers conferred upon it by this part, may issue subpoenas to any person, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry, prescribe forms, and promulgate rules as may be necessary, which rules shall have the force of law; provided that none of the powers conferred by this part may be used for the purpose of compelling any natural person to furnish testimony or evidence which might tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture. Information obtained pursuant to the powers conferred by this part shall not be made public or disclosed by the department or its employees beyond the extent necessary for law enforcement purposes in the public interest.

     History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 275, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 85-411.