046-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 12-4 - Review and Investigation of Complaint

(a) Complaints shall be referred to the assigned Investigative Board Member ("IBM") or other Board designee to investigate the allegations. An independent investigator may be hired to conduct the investigation. The purpose of the investigation shall be to determine if there is a violation of the Act or these rules and sufficient evidence to warrant any disciplinary action against the Licensee.

• (i) The IBM, if he performs the investigation, shall not take part in the consideration of that matter.

• (ii) The IBM shall not be barred from attending the disciplinary hearing.

(b) Upon completion of the investigation, the IBM or Board designee may:

• (i) Send notice to the licensee required by Section 5, below;

• (ii) Following the proper notice in Section 5, below, prepare and file a formal petition and notice of hearing with the Board, setting the matter for a contested case hearing;

• (iii) Recommend an offer of conditional terms for settlement to the Board; or

• (iv) Recommend the Board dismiss the complaint.

(c) Upon notification of the initial findings of an investigation, a licensee may be asked to attend or may request an informal compliance conference with the IBM or Board designee, which may also be attended by the assigned AAG. The licensee may appear either with or without counsel. The purpose of the compliance conference will be to discuss formal or informal settlement of the investigative matter.

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

• (i) Accepting a voluntary surrender of a license or certificate;

• (ii) Accepting conditional terms for settlement; or

• (iii) Dismissal.

046-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-4

Amended, Eff. 6/15/2018.