MS SB2865

Expands the Attorney General's authority to administratively issue subpoenas to include investigations of felony controlled substance violations under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.

Authorizes the Attorney General to issue subpoenas for document production in felony drug investigations upon showing probable cause that documents are relevant to the criminal investigation or may lead to discovery of relevant evidence.

Grants circuit or chancery courts jurisdiction to enforce or quash subpoenas related to felony drug investigations, with venue in the county of the document holder's residence or where they may be found.

Applies existing enforcement and penalty provisions to felony drug investigations, including penalties for obstruction of investigation (up to $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment) and unauthorized disclosure of investigative documents (up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment).

Takes effect July 1, 2012.