116Power to examine on oath

#### 116 Power to examine on oath (1) The Designated Authority or an inspector may administer an oath to a person required to attend before him in pursuance of section 115 and may examine that person on oath. (2) Where a person attending before the Designated Authority or an inspector in pursuance of section 115 conscientiously objects to take an oath, he may make an affirmation that he conscientiously objects to take an oath and that he will state the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth to all questions asked him. (3) An affirmation made under subsection (2) is of the same force and effect, and entails the same penalties, as an oath.