Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 7109

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Licensing agency: means the Agency of Human Services or the department or division within the Agency as the Secretary of Human Services may designate. See
  • Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See

§ 7109. Investigation; complaint

(a) The licensing agency may investigate whenever it has reason to believe a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter has occurred.

(b) A person who believes that a violation has occurred may file a complaint with the licensing agency. The licensing agency shall investigate any complaint filed unless it reasonably believes that the complaint is without merit. (Added 1985, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)