May Compel Witnesses and Furnish Information

In making a determination and in all proceedings before it, the Board shall have the same powers respecting administering oaths, compelling the attendance of witnesses, the production of documentary evidence, and examining witnesses as are possessed by the Superior Court. In case of contempt or disobedience by any person to any order of the Board or any subpoena issued by it, or of the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which he may be questioned lawfully, the Superior Court, on application by the Board, shall compel obedience and punish said person as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the Superior Court or a refusal to testify therein. Nothing herein shall COL120106 CH. 87 OCCUPATIONAL S AFETY AND H EALTH CODE be construed as giving to an agency immunity of any kind except as may already be conferred by law. The fees and traveling expenses of witnesses shall be the same as allowed witnesses in the Superior Court and shall be paid out of any appropriation available for the expenses of the Board.