Section 750. Duties of the attorney general and district attorneys

If, in
  the opinion of the board, any matter in  regard  to  the  management  or
  affairs  of  any such institution, society or association, or any inmate
  or person in any way connected therewith, require legal investigation or
  action of any kind, notice thereof may be given by  the  board,  to  the
  attorney  general,  and  he  shall  thereupon make inquiry and take such
  proceedings in the premises as he may deem  necessary  and  proper.  The
  attorney  general  and  every district attorney shall, when so required,
  furnish such legal assistance,  counsel  or  advice  as  the  board  may
  require in the discharge of its duties.