2. The Minister of Energy and Resources may order that a study be made by an official appointed by him of the conditions of sale of pulpwood cut by farmers and settlers on wooded lands which they are working.
For the purposes of such study, farmers, settlers and traders shall be bound to furnish on oath, in the manner and within the delays prescribed by the Minister, any information required respecting the sale of pulpwood.
Information may be demanded orally by the designated official or by registered or certified letter.
R. S. 1964, c. 94, s. 2; 1975, c. 83, s. 84; 1979, c. 81, s. 20.