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Statute 218e 045

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1. If a legislative subpoena is properly issued to and served on a witness, the witness commits contempt if the witness, without a reason recognized by law: (a) Neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of the legislative subpoena; (b) Neglects or refuses to be sworn or to affirm before testifying or neglects or refuses to testify as to any relevant matter; or (c) Neglects or refuses to produce any relevant documentary evidence in the possession or under the control of the witness. 2. In addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law, if a witness commits contempt, the district court of any county shall, on application of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly or the chair of the committee, compel the witness’s obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. (Added to NRS by 1973, 298; A 2001, 3205; 2011, 3208; 2013, 3742)