Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - GEOLOGISTS, BOARD OF
Title 171 - Board of Geologists
Chapter 5 - ENFORCEMENT
Section 171-5-1 - Initial Review of Complaints or Compliance Issues

Universal Citation: 171 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 5 ยง 1

Current through September 17, 2024

5.1.1 When a complaint is received by the Board in which a person is alleged to have violated the Act and/or Title 171 NAC, or the Board becomes aware of a compliance issue that may constitute a violation of the Act and/or Title 171 NAC, the Board may refer the complaint or compliance issue to a committee or an investigator, or may consider the complaint or compliance issue without such referral.

5.1.2 If applicable, the committee or investigator shall make a recommendation as to:

5.1.2.1 Whether the matter should be dismissed for lack of probable cause; or

5.1.2.2 Whether there is probable cause that a violation of the Act and/or Title 171 NAC has occured; or

5.1.2.3 Whether further investigation is required in order to determine whether there is probable cause.

5.1.3 Upon receipt of a recommendation or upon consideration by the Board, the Board will determine whether there is probable cause and, if so, whether the informal or formal process should be undertaken to resolve the matter. If the Board finds there is no probable cause, the complaint shall be dismissed. The Board may make a determination on probable cause with or without having requested a response from the respondent.

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