Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-8-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-8-4-.05 - Recommended Action

(1) At the conclusion of the investigation the Assistant Attorney General or District Attorney assigned to the matter shall make a recommendation as to whether formal proceedings should commence against the licensee.

(2) If formal disciplinary proceedings are recommended, the Assistant Attorney General or District Attorney shall submit a complaint describing the alleged violations, and the rules or statutes violated, with the recommendation.

(3) If the licensee is willing to admit to the charges the Assistant Attorney General or District Attorney may explore the possibility of a stipulated settlement. A stipulated settlement must be approved by the Board.

(4) If no disciplinary action is recommended the case will be closed and the complainant and the license will be notified that no further action will be taken at this time. The matter may be reopened if new evidence is presented.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-8-4-.05

New Rule: Filed June 22, 2004; effective July 27, 2004. Amended: Filed January 9, 2013; effective February 13, 2013.

Author: Andrew Hamilton Smith

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-13-13, -20 (2003).