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What is NYC AC § 8-403?

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This section grants the corporation counsel the authority to initiate investigations necessary for civil actions under section 8-402. It includes powers to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses and documents. Applies to legal proceedings initiated by the corporation counsel.

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§ 8-403 Investigation.

AC § 8-403

The corporation counsel may initiate any investigation to ascertain such facts as may be necessary for the commencement of a civil action pursuant to section 8-402, and in connection therewith shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, to administer oaths and to examine such persons as are deemed necessary. (Am. L.L. 2018/063, 1/19/2018, eff. 10/16/2018) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/039.

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