(a) Complaints may be received in writing on a form
prescribed by the board. Complainants shall be invited to explain
their allegations. The staff will provide reasonable assistance to
a person who wishes to file a complaint.
(b) When a complaint is received, the board, at least
as frequently as quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint,
shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint
unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
(c) Prior to commencing disciplinary proceedings, the
staff shall serve the respondent with written notice in accordance
with Government Code, §2001.054(c).
(1) Such notice shall contain a statement of the facts
or conduct alleged to warrant an adverse licensure action. The notice
shall invite the respondent to show compliance with all requirements
of the law for retention of the license.
(2) The respondent shall have not less than ten days
to respond in writing.
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