017-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 9-6 - Investigations and Board Action

(a) The IBM and Board staff shall investigate those written complaints received which merit further investigation. An independent investigator may be hired if the IBM deems it necessary.

(b) Upon completion of the investigation, the IBM shall:

• (i) Dismiss the complaint if no violation of the Act or Board rules is found; or

• (ii) Prepare an investigative report which shall include:
  • (A) The findings;
  • (B) A list of statutes and/or Board rules believed to have been violated; and
  • (C) Any relevant additional information.

(c) The IBM shall review the investigative report, forward the report and his/her recommendations to the Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Board for prosecution, and consult with the Assistant Attorney General.

(d) Following consultation with the Assistant Attorney General, the IBM may:

• (i) Send the notice required by Section 7;

• (ii) Prepare and file a formal petition and notice of hearing setting the matter for a contested case hearing before the Board;

• (iii) Recommend the Board accept an offer of conditional terms for settlement, which may include educational courses;

• (iv) Recommend the Board dismiss the complaint.

(e) The Board may resolve a complaint at any time by:

• (i) Sending a written letter of advice;

• (ii) Accepting a voluntary surrender of a license;

• (iii) Accepting conditional terms for settlement;

• (iv) Dispensing with it in an informal matter; or

• (v) Dismissal.

017-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-6