2013 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part III - EMPLOYEES (§§ 2101 - 10210)
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities (§§ 8101 - 9009)
Chapter 81 - COMPENSATION FOR WORK INJURIES (§§ 8101 - 8193)
Subchapter I - GENERALLY (§§ 8101 - 8152)
Section 8126 - Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART III - EMPLOYEES
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities
CHAPTER 81 - COMPENSATION FOR WORK INJURIES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERALLY
Sec. 8126 - Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses
Containssection 8126
Date2013
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 16, 2014
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 89-554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 545.
Statutes at Large References39 Stat. 748
63 Stat. 864
64 Stat. 1271
80 Stat. 545
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 89-554

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Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses - 5 U.S.C. § 8126 (2013)
§8126. Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses

The Secretary of Labor, on any matter within his jurisdiction under this subchapter, may—

(1) issue subpenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses within a radius of 100 miles;

(2) administer oaths;

(3) examine witnesses; and

(4) require the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence.

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 545.)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Statutes at Large

5 U.S.C. 780. Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, §29, 39 Stat. 748.

Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, §205(c)(2), 63 Stat. 864.

The words “under this subchapter” are added to preserve the original grant of power in the Act of Sept. 7, 1916.

Administration of this subchapter was transferred to the Secretary of Labor by section 1 of 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 19, 64 Stat. 1271 (see section 8145).

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

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