For the purpose of hearing or conducting any appeal authorized to be heard by it, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or any hearing officer designated as provided in this part shall have the power:
(1) To examine or cause to be examined:
- (A) Under oath any licensee or agent or any other person; and
- (B) The books and records of any such licensee or agent;
- (2) To hear testimony and to take proof, presented by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division, or such licensee or agent material for its information or the information of such hearing officer in hearing such appeal;
- (3) To administer or cause to be administered oaths; and
(4)
- (A) For such purposes, to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and records, such subpoenas to be effective in any part of this state.
- (B) Any circuit court may by order duly entered require the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and records subpoenaed by the board, and the court may compel obedience to its orders by proceedings for contempt.
- (C) A licensee or agent involved in a hearing before the board shall be entitled, on request, to a subpoena for the compulsory attendance of witnesses desired by him or her.