Sec. 4. (a) The board shall consider:

(1) a request for an informal review of a complaint brought under section 2 of this chapter; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-31.5-8-4

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(2) a complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter;

during a meeting of the board.

     (b) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to compel a registered soil scientist to respond to matters that relate to a complaint under section 2 of this chapter or a complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter.

     (c) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing procedures for the conduct of a meeting under this section, including the subpoena of witnesses and documents.

     (d) A meeting held under this section shall be conducted in an informal manner. However, the board shall keep a written record of the proceeding.

     (e) As soon as possible following a meeting under this section, the board shall:

(1) terminate its proceedings on the complaint under section 2 of this chapter or the complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter; or

(2) provide notice under IC 4-21.5-3-6 of a determination to impose conditions on, suspend, or revoke the registration of the professional soil scientist.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.