N.Y. Canal Law § 132: Investigate matters relating to the canal system; immunity of witnesses

§ 132. Investigate matters relating to the canal system; immunity of

witnesses. 1. The corporation may, whenever the corporation shall deem

it necessary, to effectively accomplish the purposes of this chapter,

investigate any or all matters and transactions connected with or

relating to the canal system. The corporation shall hear and take proofs

in regard to any matter pending before it or which it is authorized to

examine or investigate. It shall have power to investigate into the

official conduct of any subordinate officer or employee and shall have

the power to issue subpoenas for and require the attendance of witnesses

and the production of all books and papers relating to any matter under

inquiry. All such subpoenas shall be issued under the hand and seal of

the corporation. A subpoena issued under this section shall be regulated

by the civil practice law and rules. The testimony of witnesses in any

such proceedings shall be under oath and the state officer instituting

the proceedings shall have power to administer oaths. A witness may have

counsel and his examination by such counsel shall be reduced in writing

as part of his deposition.

2. In any investigation under this article, the corporation may confer

immunity in accordance with the provisions of section 50.20 of the

criminal procedure law.

3. All evidence taken under this section shall be filed with the

attorney-general. The expenses incurred in such investigation shall be

paid from the canal fund.