- (a) As provided in RSA 310:9, III, the OPLC shall investigate allegations of misconduct upon its own initiative or upon written complaint.
- (b) The initiation of an investigation shall not constitute or be deemed to commence a disciplinary proceeding.
- (c) When an investigation occurs, an investigator shall contact such persons, conduct such inspections, and examine such records and other documents as are reasonably necessary to make a recommendation as to whether further action should be taken based on the allegations in question.
- (d) Inspections conducted as part of an investigation into allegations of misconduct shall not be subject to Plc 400.
- (e) Investigations, including those based upon allegations in a complaint, shall be conducted on an ex parte basis.
Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 200) #13427, eff 8-4-22; ss by #13837, eff 12-28-23 (formerly Plc 204.04) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 200); ss by #14241, eff 5-22-25