17. The investigation commissioner must hold his inquiry as soon as possible, in the locality where the fire or explosion occurred unless, by reason of exceptional circumstances, he is justified in holding it in another locality.
He shall inform the Solicitor General and all persons whom he considers to be interested of the place, day and time when he will hold his inquiry.
For the purposes of the inquiry, the investigation commissioner may exercise the powers provided in the second paragraph of section 12.
1968, c. 16, s. 17; 1986, c. 86, s. 41.