Ind. Code ch. 25-31.5-8

Ind. Code ch. 25-31.5-8
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Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-1 Investigations

Sec. 1. The board may investigate: (1) a suspected violation by a registered soil scientist of: (A) a code of professional conduct adopted under IC 25-31.5-3-4; or (B) other rules of the board concerning professional competency and integrity; or (2) other grounds for action against a registered soil scientist under this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-2 Complaints by board

Sec. 2. (a) The board may file a complaint to impose conditions on, suspend, or revoke the registration of a soil scientist. (b) The soil scientist to whom a complaint is addressed may: (1) agree to the terms of the complaint; or (2) within twenty (20) days after receiving the complaint, request an informal review of the complaint before the board. (c) The failure of a registered soil scientist to request an informal review under subsection (b)(2) constitutes an agreement to the terms of the complaint. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-3 Complaints by private individuals or organizations

Sec. 3. (a) An individual or organization may bring a complaint of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, or misconduct against a registered soil scientist. (b) A complaint brought under subsection (a) must be: (1) in writing; (2) sworn to by: (A) the individual; or (B) an officer of the organization; making the complaint; and (3) filed with the board within two (2) years after the incident alleged in the complaint. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-4 Proceedings; rules; determinations

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall consider: (1) a request for an informal review of a complaint brought under section 2 of this chapter; or (2) a complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter; during a meeting of the board. (b) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to compel a registered soil scientist to respond to matters that relate to a complaint under section 2 of this chapter or a complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter. (c) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing procedures for the conduct of a meeting under this section, including the subpoena of witnesses and documents. (d) A meeting held under this section shall be conducted in an informal manner. However, the board shall keep a written record of the proceeding. (e) As soon as possible following a meeting under this section, the board shall: (1) terminate its proceedings on the complaint under section 2 of this chapter or the complaint brought under section 3 of this chapter; or (2) provide notice under IC 4-21.5-3-6 of a determination to impose conditions on, suspend, or revoke the registration of the professional soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-5 Effect of determinations

Sec. 5. A registered soil scientist who receives a determination under section 4 of this chapter shall: (1) comply with the terms of the determination; or (2) request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-6 Disciplinary actions

Sec. 6. (a) The board may: (1) suspend the registration of; (2) refuse to renew the registration of; (3) revoke the registration of; (4) reprimand; or (5) place on probation; a registered soil scientist for any grounds set forth in subsection (b). (b) The board may take action under subsection (a) against a registered soil scientist who is found to have: (1) committed fraud or deceit in obtaining registration under this article; (2) committed gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the public practice of soil science; (3) been convicted by a court of law of: (A) a felony; or (B) a crime involving moral turpitude; (4) committed a violation of a code of professional conduct adopted by the board under IC 25-31.5-3-4; or (5) committed an unlawful act set forth in section 7 of this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-7 Criminal violations

Sec. 7. An individual who knowingly or intentionally does any of the following commits a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Falsely professes to be a registered professional soil scientist in violation of IC 25-31.5-7. (2) Presents or attempts to use as one's own the registration or seal of another. (3) Gives false or forged evidence to: (A) the board; or (B) a member of the board; to obtain registration. (4) Falsely impersonates another soil scientist. (5) Uses or attempts to use a certificate of registration that is suspended, revoked, or expired. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
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