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Public Health Act 1997
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126 Powers
For the purposes of an investigation, the chief health officer may,
subject to any applicable code of practice—
(a) require a person to appear and give evidence; or
(b) require a person to answer any relevant question; or
(c) take evidence on oath or by affirmation; or
(d) require a person to take an oath or to make an affirmation; or
(e) take statements and receive affidavits; or
(f) require the production of any relevant document; or
(g) exercise any other power the chief health officer considers to be
necessary for the purpose.