Section 140Sec./Art. 140

Power of Election Registrar and Board of Inspectors to Administer Oaths and Issue Summons. - The election registrar and the board of inspectors shall have the same powers possessed by municipal judges to administer oaths, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, to swear witnesses, and to compel witnesses to appear and testify, but if the summons is issued at the instance of any private party, the corresponding fees and the expenses incurred thereto shall be paid in advance by said party.