1. (a) The board shall consider:

   1. (1) a request for review under section 5; or

   2. (2) charges under section 6;

      of this chapter during a meeting.

2. (b) The board may compel a licensed professional geologist to respond to any matters in writing about a proposed complaint or charges.
3. (c) Notice to respond to a proposed complaint or charge must be sent to the licensed professional geologist by certified mail to the most recent address on file with the board.
4. (d) The board may by rule establish procedures for the conduct of its review under this section, including the subpoena of witnesses and documents.
5. (e) A review under this section shall be conducted in an informal manner. However, the board shall keep a record of the proceeding.

6. (f) As soon as possible following the meeting, the board shall render a determination and either:

   1. (1) terminate its review; or
   2. (2) issue a determination under IC 4-21.5-3-6 to condition, suspend, or revoke the license of the licensed professional geologist.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.13; P.L.108-2022, SEC.9.