Section 8-206. Hearings; rules; enforcement

1. The commission may conduct
  investigations,  studies,  and   hearings   concerning   practices   and
  activities  governed  by  this  chapter.  In  conducting  hearings,  the
  commission shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, to  compel  their
  attendance, to administer oaths, to examine witnesses under oath, and to
  require  the  production of documents. A written record shall be made of
  every such hearing.
    2. The commission shall have the authority from time to time to  make,
  amend,  and  rescind  such  rules and regulations as may be necessary to
  carry out the provisions of this chapter.
    3. The chairperson or his or her designated representative shall  have
  the  power to enforce the provisions of this chapter by signing criminal
  complaints  against  any  person,  firm,  partnership,  association,  or
  corporation for violation of this chapter.
    4.  The chairperson shall report to the secretary of state of New York
  all violations of this chapter by real estate brokers and salespersons.