Sec 32-2235. Complaints

A. Any person may file a complaint against a licensee for a violation of this chapter. Except as provided in subsection C, complaints shall be submitted in proper form and signed by the complainant. Each complaint shall be turned over to an appointed staff investigator who shall compile the written complaint and the written response and may verify statements and any evidence submitted by the complainant and the respondent.

B. If after completion of this preliminary investigation the staff investigator believes that there would not be a violation of this chapter if the allegations were proven to be true or if the complaint does not fall under the jurisdiction of the board, the board shall review the written information and investigative report at a scheduled board meeting at which time the board may dismiss the complaint or proceed as otherwise authorized.

C. A complaint may be anonymous if it is regarding either of the following:

1. Substance abuse by a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician.

2. A person committing the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine.

D. The board, on its own initiative and based on information from any source, may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.