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.
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