(a) Upon complaint or suspicion of noncompliance, the Department of Agriculture may:

1. (1) Investigate an owner or operator of a poultry feeding operation; and
2. (2) Recommend disciplinary action to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or his or her designee.

(b)

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

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

(c)

1. (1) After reviewing evidence regarding a possible violation, the secretary or his or her designee will determine whether a violation has occurred.

2. (2) If the secretary or his or her designee finds that a violation occurred, the secretary or his or her designee 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 secretary or his or her designee finds that there is not sufficient evidence of a violation, the secretary or his or her designee will inform the complainant and alleged violator in writing.