(a)

1. (1) Upon complaint or suspicion of suspected violation of any provision of this part, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission staff may:

   1. (A) Investigate or cause an investigation to be undertaken; and
   2. (B) Recommend disciplinary action to the Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Anyone providing information to the commission about a possible violation must provide a written complaint stating the complainant’s:

(i) Legal name; and

1. (ii) Current mailing and physical addresses.

   1. (B) The complaint must be verified by the notarized signature of the complainant.
2. (3) Complaints are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 et seq.

(b)

1. (1) After reviewing evidence provided to him or her regarding a possible violation, the director will determine whether there is evidence that a violation has occurred.

2. (2) If the director finds that a violation occurred, the director may issue a warning letter or administrative consent order to the alleged violator stating the:

   1. (A) Violation; and
   2. (B) Resulting corrective or disciplinary action.
3. (3) If an incomplete complaint is received or the director finds that there is not sufficient evidence of a violation, the director will inform the complainant and alleged violator in writing.