110 R.I. Code R. 110-RICR-30-00-1.5

Current through December 26, 2024
Section 110-RICR-30-00-1.5 - Investigative Demand
A. Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person may have knowledge or be in possession, custody or control of any documentary material, pertinent to an investigation of a possible violation of the Rhode Island Antitrust Act, the Attorney General may issue in writing and cause to be served upon the person an investigative demand by which the Attorney General may:
1. Compel the attendance of the person and require him or her to submit to examination and give testimony under oath; and/or
2. Require the production of documentary material pertinent to the investigation for inspection or copying; and/or
3. Require answers to written interrogatories to be furnished under oath.
B. Each investigative demand shall:
1. State the section or sections of the Rhode Island Antitrust Act, the alleged violation of which is under investigation and the general subject matter of the investigation;
2. Prescribe a reasonable return date no less than forty (40) days after service of the investigative demand, provided that an earlier date may be prescribed under compelling circumstances, but in no event less than twenty (20) days;
3. Specify the time and place at which the person is to appear and give testimony, produce documentary material, and furnish answers to interrogatories, or do any or a combination of the aforesaid;
4. Describe by class any documentary material required to be produced, so as to clearly indicate what is demanded; and
5. Contain any interrogatories to which written answers under oath are required.
C. Should the Attorney General determine the need to issue an investigative demand, the Investigative Demand shall be served on the Respondent pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure.
D. Any person compelled to appear under a demand for oral testimony may be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel.
E. These regulations incorporate by reference the procedures for investigations as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-36-9.

110 R.I. Code R. 110-RICR-30-00-1.5