Section 7. Investigative Powers of the Department.--The Secretary of Community Affairs or any duly authorized representative, when authorized to do so by the secretary, may hold public hearings, and in conducting public hearings may administer oaths and take affidavits. The secretary or his duty authorized agents shall have the power to make personal inspections of all places concerned in the performance of their duties.
(7 amended Feb. 2, 1966, 1965 P.L.1899, No.604)
Compiler's Note. The Secretary of Community Affairs, referred to in this section, was abolished by Act 58 of 1996 and his functions were transferred to the Secretary of Community and Economic Development.