Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 405a.2 - Information(a) An applicant for or holder of a license, permit, certification or registration shall provide all information, data and documents requested by the Bureau under section 1517(a) of the act (relating to enforcement). The Bureau may also request the execution of a release which would enable the Bureau and the Board to receive information pursuant to a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552).(b) The Director of the Bureau, the Chief Enforcement Counsel, and their designees, will have the power and authority to administer oaths and affirmations for the purpose of obtaining voluntary sworn statements with regard to any matter or thing which may properly fall within the jurisdiction of the Board. Any person so designated will have the power and authority to obtain by subpoena the sworn statement of a person deemed to have information relevant to an investigation that the Board is authorized to conduct. Designation pursuant to this section will be made in writing, filed with the Clerk, and remain in effect until revoked.(c) A State or local law enforcement agency, including the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Attorney General, the Department or other executive agency may provide information, data and documents requested by the Bureau relating to an applicant for or holder of a license, permit, certification or registration.(d) The Bureau may, upon request, provide pertinent information relating to an applicant for or holder of a license, permit, certification or registration to law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other domestic or foreign agencies or jurisdictions.(e) Information under this section may be provided or received by electronic distribution.The provisions of this § 405a.2 amended November 7, 2008, effective 11/8/2008, 38 Pa.B. 6150.The provisions of this § 405a.2 amended 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1202(b)(30), 1311, 1311.1, 1311.2, 1317, 1317.1, 1318 and 1517.