(a) Investigations will be conducted as deemed appropriate
in light of all the relevant facts and circumstances then known. Such
investigation may include any or all of the following:
(1) review of documentary evidence;
(2) interviews with complainants, registrants, and
third parties;
(3) obtaining reports, advice, and other comments and
assistance of other state and/or federal regulatory, enforcement,
or oversight bodies; and
(4) other lawful investigative techniques as the Commissioner
reasonably deems necessary and/or appropriate, including, but not
limited to, requesting that complainants and/or other parties made
the subject of complaints provide explanatory, clarifying, or supplemental
information.
(b) If the Department requests reports or other information
of registrant and registrant does not respond as required a $150 penalty
may be assessed against the registrant.
(c) A complaint investigation fee may be assessed against
a person required to be registered under this Act. The amount of the
complaint investigation fee assessed is limited to costs incurred,
will be at the discretion of the Commissioner, and may not exceed
$975 per complaint.
(d) The Commissioner may conduct a Departmental investigation
if the Commissioner, after due consideration of the circumstances,
determines that the investigation is necessary to prevent immediate
harm and to carry out the purposes of the Act.
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