| (a) The department will develop procedures to incorporate
podiatry-related expertise into the department's investigation and
resolution of complaints.
(b) The department will seek input regarding the procedures
developed under this section from the advisory board.
(c) The procedures developed under this section may
include obtaining podiatry-related expertise from one or more of the
following sources:
(1) A current or former member of the advisory board;
(2) A department staff expert;
(3) An outside expert with relevant education, training,
or experience; or
(4) A panel consisting of any combination of the individuals
listed in paragraphs (1) - (3).
(d) Opinions or recommendations obtained under subsection
(c) are not binding on the department or commission.
(e) The procedures developed under this section must
include provisions to protect information that is confidential by
law.
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