(a) To the same extent as a court of the State in a civil case, the Mediation Service or a board may:
(1) conduct an investigation;
(2) hold hearings;
(3) administer oaths; and
(4) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of books, papers, and other documents.
(b) (1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Mediation Service or board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(2) A board shall petition the circuit court for the county where the board is meeting.