Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-45.101

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 21-45.101 - Cornmercial pesticide applicator peer review panel

The peer review panel was created by Iowa Code section 206.23 A and is charged with the responsibility of assisting the department in assessing or collecting a civil penalty pursuant to Iowa Code section 206.19(5). This section does not apply to a license revocation proceeding, a referral for criminal prosecution or a referral to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(1)Organization and operation location. The panel is located within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. The department's office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

(2)Membership. The panel consists of five members as set forth in Iowa Code section 206.23A.

(3)Staff. Staff assistance is provided through the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship.

(4)Meetings. The panel meets annually to elect a chairperson but may meet at other times at the call of the chairperson or upon written request to the chairperson of two or more members.

All panel meetings shall Cornply with Iowa Code chapter 21. A quorum of three-fifths of the panel members shall be present to transact business.

Action by the panel requires a vote of a majority of those on the panel. Meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order Minutes of each meeting are available from the Secretary of Agriculture, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-45.101