California · Labor Code

LAB §93: Obedience to subpoenas issued by the Labor Commissioner, or his deputies or agents shall be enforced by the courts.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Willfully ignoring a Labor Commissioner's subpoena requiring appearance within 100 miles of service is a misdemeanor offense. Courts enforce obedience to such subpoenas.

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Obedience to subpoenas issued by the Labor Commissioner, or his deputies or agents shall be enforced by the courts. It is a misdemeanor to ignore willfully such a subpoena if it calls for an appearance at a distance from the place of service of 100 miles, or less.

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