Disciplinary procedure

1. Upon filing of a written and signed complaint alleging a licensee engaged in conduct identified as grounds for disciplinary action under North Dakota Century Code section 43-48-15, the board shall notify the licensee of the complaint and require a written response from the licensee. The board may initiate a complaint on its own motion upon learning of conduct identified as grounds for disciplinary action under North Dakota Century Code section 43-48-15, and shall notify the licensee of the complaint and require a written response from the licensee. 2. The board may designate a board member to investigate the complaint. After completing the investigation, the board member will recommend whether the board should take disciplinary action against the licensee. 3. The board shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe the licensee engaged in conduct identified as grounds for disciplinary action under North Dakota Century Code section 43-48-15. If the board determines there is not a reasonable basis to believe a violation occurred, the board will notify the complainant and the licensee. If the board determines there is a reasonable basis to believe a violation occurred, the board will proceed with a disciplinary action in accordance with North Dakota Century Code chapter 28-32. 4. The board may, at any time, offer or accept a proposal for informal resolution of the complaint or disciplinary action.