To carry out this title, the state safety oversight agency (SSOA) may administer an oath, certify an official act, take or cause to be taken a deposition of a witness, or issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify and/or produce papers, books, documents, records, and testimony. If a person fails to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena, on application of the SSOA or designee in a contempt proceeding, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel the person to comply.