1. 1. The department may take disciplinary action against a person who is certified pursuant to this chapter for noncompliance with a provision of this chapter or a willful violation of this chapter. The procedures of the disciplinary action shall be consistent with the national organic program. The disciplinary action shall proceed as provided in chapter 17A unless contrary to the national organic program. The department may do any of the following:

   1. a. Issue a letter of warning or reprimand.
   2. b. Suspend or revoke the person’s certification.
2. 2. Any other disciplinary action provided in the national organic program shall be implemented by the secretary acting as the state organic program’s governing state official.

98 Acts, ch 1205, §13, 20; 2003 Acts, ch 104, §14, 21