Section 4715.033 | Issuance of subpoenas.
(A) All subpoenas the state dental board seeks to issue with respect to an investigation shall, subject to division (B) of this section, be authorized by the secretary and vice-secretary of the state dental board.
(B) Before the secretary and vice-secretary of the state dental board authorize the state dental board to issue a subpoena, the secretary and vice-secretary shall consult with the office of the attorney general and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the complaint filed alleges a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under it and that the information sought pursuant to the subpoena is relevant to the alleged violation and material to the investigation.
(C)(1) Any subpoena to compel the production of records that the board issues shall pertain to records that cover a reasonable period of time surrounding the alleged violation.
(2)(a) Except as provided in division (C)(2)(b) of this section, the subpoena shall state that the person being subpoenaed has a reasonable period of time that is not less than seven calendar days to comply with the subpoena.
(b) If the board's secretary determines that the person being subpoenaed represents a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety, the subpoena shall state that the person being subpoenaed must immediately comply with the subpoena.
(D) On a person's failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the board and after reasonable notice to that person of the failure, the board may move for an order compelling the production of persons or records pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Last updated February 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- March 13, 2013 – Senate Bill 301 - 129th General Assembly [ View March 13, 2013 Version ]
- April 9, 2025 – Amended by House Bill 238 - 135th General Assembly [ View April 9, 2025 Version ]