(A) Investigations.
(1) In connection with an investigation of a complaint, the Commission at any reasonable time may request access to premises, records, and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine, photograph, and copy evidence.
(2) Every person subject to this subchapter shall make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether unlawful practices have been or are being committed, preserve records for such periods, and make reports therefrom, as the Commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, after public hearing, as reasonable, necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this subchapter of the regulations or orders thereunder.
(3) So as to avoid undue burdens on persons subject to this subchapter, records, and reports required by the Commission under this section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law, laws of other states, and to customary record keeping practice.
(4) It is unlawful for a Commissioner or employee of the Commission to make public with respect to a particular person without his consent, information obtained by the Commission pursuant to its authority under this section except as reasonably necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this subchapter.
(5) If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing, or copying or fails to make, keep, or preserve records or make reports in accordance with this section, the circuit court for the county in which the person is found, resides, or has his principal place of business, upon application of the Commission, may issue an order requiring compliance.
(B) Subpoenas.
(1) Upon written application to the Commission, a party to a proceeding is entitled as of right to the issue of subpoenas in the name of the Commission by an individual designated pursuant to its rules requiring attendance, the giving of testimony, and the production of documents. A subpoena so issued shall show on its face, the name and address of the party at whose request the subpoena was issued. On petition of the individual to whom the subpoena is directed and notice to the requesting party, the Commission or an individual designated pursuant to its rules may vacate or modify the subpoena.
(2) Depositions of witnesses may be taken as prescribed by the Rules of Civil Procedure.
(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the circuit court for the county in which the person is found, resides, or has his principal place of business, upon application of the Commission or the party requesting the subpoena, may issue an order requiring compliance. In any proceeding brought under this section, the court may modify or set aside the subpoena.
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