61G18-10.008 Probable Cause Panel.

(1) The determination as to whether probable cause exists to believe that a violation of the provisions of Chapter 455 or 474, F.S., or of the rules promulgated thereunder has occurred, shall be made by a majority vote of the probable cause panel.

(2) The probable cause panel shall be composed of no less than two (2) nor more than three (3) members of the Board of Veterinary Medicine. Not more than one (1) member of the panel may be a lay member. The Chairman may appoint a former member of the board to serve on the probable cause panel in lieu of a current member of the Board of Veterinary Medicine.

(3) The probable cause panel members shall be assigned by the Chairman of the Board, and shall meet as necessary or at such times as called by the Chairman of the Board.

Rulemaking Authority 455.225, 474.206 FS. Law Implemented 455.225 FS. History-New 11-14-79, Formerly 21X-10.08, 21X-10.008, Amended 2-6-95, 2-26-13.