{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-15-16.75","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.75","heading":"Powers of commission.","body":"26.\tThe commission may:\na.\tAccept registrations filed in this State, in other states, or with the federal government;\nb.\tContract with similar agencies in this State or other jurisdictions to perform investigative functions;\nc.\tAccept grants-in-aid from any governmental or other source;\nd.\tCooperate with similar agencies or commissions in this State or other jurisdictions to establish uniform filing procedures and forms, uniform public offering statements, advertising standards, rules and common administrative practices;\ne.\tGrant exemptions pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act;\nf.\tMake any necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this State to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this act, or to aid in the enforcement of this act or in the prescribing of rules and regulations and forms hereunder;\ng.\tRequire or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as the commission determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning any matter to be investigated;\nh.\tFor the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this act, the commission or any officer designated by regulation, may administer oaths, or affirmations, and upon its own motion or upon request of any party may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence; and\ni.\tUpon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the commission may apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance with the subpoena.\nL.2006, c.63, s.26.","path":["TITLE 45 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"43e31e061939fb41c7b763132dfbf710b20031f9110c74224f1717bc029938d4","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-15-16.74","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-15-16.76"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}