(1) Order compelling production of information. The chairperson of the commission is authorized to make any order that a court could make under CR 37(a), including an order awarding expenses of the motion to compel production of information pursuant to WAC 162-08-09501. The executive director, upon reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected thereby, may obtain an order compelling production of information by motion to the chairperson of the commission. The form of the motion and the procedure for its disposition is governed by WAC 162-08-019. When taking testimony under oath, the proponent of the question may either complete or adjourn the examination before moving for an order compelling production of information.

(2) Enforcement of an order compelling production of information. If the party fails to comply with a subpoena compelling production of information, the matter may be turned over to counsel for the commission for enforcement of the order in superior court.