After a complaint has been filed, if it appears to the board, or its designee, that formal proceedings in respect thereto should be instituted, a notice of hearing pursuant to K.A.R. 84-2-2b shall be served on each party by the board or its designee.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 75-4323(d)(4); 75-4334(b), (d); effective, E-72-29, Sept. 29, 1972; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended July 30, 1990.)