TITLE 55

PROPERTY IN GENERAL

CHAPTER 18

SALE OR DISPOSITION OF LAND LOCATED OUTSIDE THE STATE

55-1813.  Investigations and proceedings. The commission may investigate any subdivision offered for disposition in this state and the actions of any person who makes any offer or disposition of subdivided lands requiring registration under this chapter. In the conduct of the investigation, the commission may:

(1)  Rely upon any relevant information concerning a subdivision obtained from the federal housing administration, the United States department of veterans affairs or any other federal agency or any state agency having comparable duties in relation to subdivisions;

(2)  Require the applicant to submit reports prepared by competent engineers as to any hazard to which any subdivision offered for disposition is subject or any factor that affects the utility of interests within the subdivision and require evidence of compliance in removing or minimizing all hazards reflected in engineering reports;

(3)  Require an on-site inspection of the subdivision by a person or persons designated by it. All expenses incurred in connection with an on-site inspection shall be defrayed by the applicant, and the commission shall require a deposit sufficient to defray such expenses in advance;

(4)  Make public or private investigations within or outside this state to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate the provisions of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in prescribing rules and forms hereunder; and

(5)  Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the commission determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.

History:

[55-1813, added 1972, ch. 276, sec. 13, p. 667; am. 2010, ch. 214, sec. 14, p. 477; am. 2020, ch. 87, sec. 6, p. 236; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 30, p. 956.]