Sec. 29. (a) Before a violation of this chapter is reported by the state veterinarian or board to a prosecuting attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated must be given an opportunity to be heard and may be represented by legal counsel.

     (b) The state veterinarian or board shall give the person ten (10) days notice in writing. The notice must do the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-17-5-29

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) Specify the charges for the action.

(2) Set the date, time, and place where the hearing is to be held.

     (c) The board or the board’s designee shall hold the hearing in Indianapolis.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-31.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.