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.