324.2160.  Alleged violations and complaints, procedure. — 1.  The board shall examine and inquire into all alleged violations or complaints filed with the board of the bail bond law of the state, and inquire into and investigate the bail bond business transacted in the state by any bail bond agent, general bail bond agent, or surety recovery agent.

  2.  The board may compel the attendance before the board, and may examine, under oath, the directors, officers, bail bond agents, general bail bond agents, surety recovery agents, employees, or any other person in reference to the condition, affairs, management of the bail bond or surety recovery business, or any matters relating thereto.  The board may administer oaths or affirmations and shall have power to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses and to require and compel the production of records, books, papers, contracts, or other documents if necessary.

  3.  For the purpose of making the investigations, or having the same made, the board may employ the necessary clerical, actuarial, and other assistance.