Section 231-7-1 - Initial Review of Complaints and Compliance IssuesWhen a complaint is received by the Board in which a person is alleged to have violated the PLA Act and/or PLA Rules, or if the Board becomes aware of a compliance issue that may constitute a violation of the PLA Act and/or PLA Rules, 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.
7.1.1 If applicable, the committee or investigator will make a recommendation as to: 7.1.1.1 Whether the matter should be dismissed for lack of probable cause;7.1.1.2 Whether there is probable cause that a violation of the PLA Act and/or PLA Rules has occurred; or7.1.1.3 Whether further investigation is required in order to determine whether there is probable cause.7.1.2 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 will be dismissed. The Board may make a determination on probable cause with or without having requested a response from the respondent.7.1.3 A complaint or compliance issued against any person may be brought in the name of the Board.231 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 1
Adopted effective 1/10/2021