Section 27-2092. Power to hold hearings; subpoena power; production of documents

For the purpose of enforcing the  provisions  of  this  code,  considering the desirability or scope of any proposed rule or regulation
  hereunder,  and  for the purpose of making any determination required to
  be made by the department under this code,  the  department  shall  have
  power  to  conduct  inspection,  to  hold public or private hearings, to
  subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and take testimony, and compel  the
  production of books, papers, records and documents. The commissioner may
  designate  himself or herself or one or more of the members, officers or
  employees of the department to act as a hearing board, to  exercise  any
  one  or  more  of  the  powers listed, and the department may promulgate
  regulations to assure a lawful, orderly and fair procedure  before  such
  hearing board. Every person who shall appear before such a hearing board
  shall  have  the  right  to  be represented by counsel of his or her own
  choosing.