061-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-7 - Investigations and Board Action

The IBM and Board staff shall investigate written complaints set for further investigation or proceedings initiated by the Board on its own motion.

(a) Upon completion of the investigation, the IBM shall prepare an investigative report which shall in include:

(i) The findings;

(ii) A list of statutes and/or Board rules believed to have been violated;

(iii) Any relevant additional information.

(b) The IBM shall forward the report and his/her recommendations to the Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Board for prosecution, and consult with the Assistant Attorney General.

(c) Following consultation with the Assistant Attorney General, the IBM may:

(i) prepare and file a formal petition and notice of hearing setting the matter for a contested case hearing before the Board;

(ii) recommend the Board issue an advisory letter to the registrant;

(iii) recommend the Board require a specific future program or schedule of continuing professional education;

(iv) recommend the Board require the registrant to undergo peer review not otherwise required by Chapter 9 of the Rules and Regulations;

(v) recommend the Board accept an offer of conditional terms for settlement; or

(vi) recommend the Board dismiss the matter.

(d) The Board may resolve a complaint at any time by:

(i) sending a written advisory letter to the license holder;

(ii) accepting a voluntary surrender of a certificate, permit, or practice privilege;

(iii) accepting conditional terms for settlement;

(iv) dispensing with it in an informal manner; or

(v) dismissal.

(c)e The Board may resolve a complaint after notice and formal hearing by:

(i) revoking or suspending a certificate, permit or practice privilege;

(ii) refusing to renew a certificate, or permit;

(iii) reprimanding or censuring a certificate, permit or practice privilege;

(iv) limiting the scope of practice of a license holder;

(v) placing a license holder on probation;

(vi) requiring a license holder to complete a specific continuing professional education program;

(vii) requiring a license holder to undergo peer review; or

(viii) dismissal.

Notes

061-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-7