(b)

1. (1) The board or a designated board committee will review the complaint and determine:

   1. (A) Whether the allegations fall within the board’s jurisdiction; and
   2. (B) Whether to proceed to investigate the allegations.
2. (2) Once the investigation is complete, the board or a designated board committee will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to make a prima facie case that the board’s statutes or rules have been violated.

(c) Hearings.

1. (1) If it is determined that there is a prima facie case, the board or a designated board committee will either:

   1. (A) Issue a notice of hearing; or
   2. (B) Invoke the alternate proceedings described in subsection (d) of this section.
2. (2) All hearings will be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

(d) Alternate proceedings.

1. (1) If the board or the board’s designated committee determines that the violations, if proved, would not warrant license suspension, revocation, or a fine greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000), the committee may recommend the complaint be handled in a summary manner.
2. (2) The decision will be referred to the chair of the board for acceptance or rejection.

3. (3)

   1. (A) If the chair approves the use of alternate proceedings, the respondent will be notified that he or she has violated the board’s law and that the board proposes a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.
   2. (B) The notice will further inform the respondent that he or she has a right to reject the proposed fine and have a full evidentiary hearing.