Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-09
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IRE marshal for cause for the good cf VI
service. otherwise they shall hold their posfs
and efficient service. regardless 81 their poiit-
ical affiliations. sz Ell Fsg
Sec. 4. The attorney general may appoint q
special attorney for the department., whose
work shall be under the supervision Of the
attorney general who shall FIX his compen-
sation, such compensation to be paid out
OF the fund created under this act. ,is
Sec. 5. The duties of the CHIEF assistant
and the deputy fire marshals shall be to ass
sist the state fire marshal In the event OF 2
until successor is appointed. or during the
absence and disability Of thatsonicer. the chief
assistant fire marshal shall assume the duties
Of that office. s2G Ef
ment of every city or village in which 9 fre
department is established, and the mayer Of
every Incorporated city in which no fire depart
ment exists, and the president OF the village
board Of every incorporated village In which
no fire department exists. and the town clerk
Of every organized township without the limits
OF any organized city or village shall investt-
gate cause to be investigated the cause,
origin and circumstances of every fire occur
ring in such city, village or town by which
property has been destroyed or damaged when
the damage exceeds twenty-five dollars. except
that all fires Of unknown origin shall be re-
ported, and shall especially make investigation
as to whether such fire was the result OF care
lessness, accident or design. a&Ss
2. Such Investigation shall be begun with
in two days Of the occurrence of such fire,
and the state fire marshal shall have the right
to supervise and direct such investigation
whenever he deems it expedient or necessary.
occurring in cities, villages and towns shall
forthwith notify said state Gre marshal and
e to fhe Of SAID e
written statement of all the facts relating to
the cause and origin of the fire.. and such irur-
Their information may be called for by the
blanks furnished by said state fire marshal.
The state fire marshal shall keep In his office
n record of oil fires occurring In the state.
stances including the origin Of the fires which
may be determined by the investigation pro-
vided by this act; such statistics shall be at
all times open to public inspection. '"f"
Sec T. The state fire marshal shall. when
sary, take or cause to be taken the testimony
on oath of all persons supposed to be cog
infant of any facts or to have any means Of
which an examination is herein REQUIRED to be
made, and shall cause the same to be reduced
that there is evidence sufficient to charge any
person with the crime of arson he shall cause
such person to be arrested ted and charged .r Win
prosecuting attorney all such evidence. to-
getter with the copy Of all names Of witnesses
and all the information obtained by him, in
Guiding a copy of all pertinent and material
testimony taken in the case: and shall keep a
record Of the proceedings and progress made
in all such prosecutions for arson and the re-
suit Of oil cases finally disposed OF.
Sec 8. 1. The state fire marshal, chief
assistant fire marshal, and deputy state fire
marshals shall each have the power in any
county Of the state Of Minnesota, to summon
and compel the attendance Of witnesses before
them. or either Of them, to testify in relation
to any matter which is by the provisions of
this act a subject of inquiry and investlga-
md ira nrn1 nf
book. paper or document deemed pertinent
thereto by them either Of them. Such sum-
have the same effect as subpoenas from dis
trict courts. All witnesses shall receive the
c as s s be- pa TO ou e
fire marshal fund, upon vouchers signed by thu
state fire marshal, chief assistant fire marshal
nesses shall have attended, and such officer
shall at the close of the Investigation wherein
such witness was subpoe;naed certify to to
witness which certificate shall be filed in the
office Of the state fire marshal. All investi-
cations held by or under the direction Of said
state fire marshal. Or his subordinates, may,
in his discretion be private. and persons other
Visions sn0 Of s act may be- excgded from
the place where such investigation IS held.
and witnesses may be kept separate and apart
from each other and not allowed to communi-
cate with each other until they have been
examined.
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state fire marshal, and deputy state fire mar
shals each hereby authorized and en-
powered to administer oaths and af1rmations
to any person appearing as witnesses before
them; and false swearing In any matter or
proceeding aforesaid shall be deemed perjury
and shall be punished as such.
s. ANY witness who refuses to be sworn.
or who refuses to testify who disobeys any
lawtsl order of said state nre marshal chief
assist ant fire marshal or deputy state nre
marshal in relation to said investigation. or
who Calls or refuses to produce any paper.
book or document touching any matter under
tsnptous conduct, after being summoned to
appear before them to give testimony in rela-
tion to any matter subject under eXaHt-
nation or investigation as aforesaid. may be
summarly punished by the said state fire
deputy state fire marshals, as for contempt
by nno IN a sum not exceeding one hundred
dollars or be committed to the county jail
until such time as such person may be willing
TO comply With any reasonable order made by
tho said state fire marshal chief assistant
ss ns proVdea IN this a ana SUBJECT to
the provision OF Chapter 81, Section 1889,
ltevlscd Laws 1905.
Sec. y. Dlsobedlence Of any subpesna in
suc. proceeding. contumacy of . witness.
may upon application Of the state nre mar a..
same manner us II the proceedings were pend
ing In such court.
sec. ~. IN the pei1ofuaAoe y! oAS Out1ee
imposed by tho provisions of this chapter
tho state lire marshal and such OF his sub
ordluates, at all times Of day OF night may
enter upon and examine any building or PREM
iscs where n 1lre has occurred. ana otner
buildings and premises adjoining or near
thereto. -..
Sec II, The state fro marshal, his Chief
assistant, deputies and subordinates. the chief
Of the fire department Of each CITY or village
whore q fire department. Is established, the
mayor of city or village, where no fire
department exists. or the clerk Of township
village at all reasonable hours may enter into
all buildings and upon all premises within
their Jurisdiction for the purpose Of examina-
ton.
Sec II. II the state fire marshal, chief
assistant state fire marshal, or deputy fro
marshal, upon an examination or inspection
finds q building or other structure which Tor
dilapidated condition., defective or poorly in
stalled electrical wiring and equipment. de-
fective chimneys. defective gas connec-
tons. defective heating apparatu:. or TOR
cially liable to fire and which building
or structure is situated as to endanger
other buildings or property, such officer shall
order such building or buildings to DO re-
moved and all dangerous conditions remed1ed
II such officer finds In building or upon any
premises any combustible or explosive ma
terial, rubbish, rags, waste. ohs. gasonne or
Gus to the safety of such buildings or proper
w. he shall order such materials removed or
conditions remeded. Such order shall be
made against the owner. lessee, agent or occu-
nant Of such building or premises. and after
the service thereof as provided in Section IA
of this act, the owner, lessee. agent or oc-
cupant Of such building or structure, as the
case may be, shall comply with such order
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