VE 3.14(2)(2) That the misconduct is a minor violation of a statute or rule related to the profession or other conduct for which discipline or an administrative injunction may be imposed.

VE 3.14(3)(3) That issuance of an administrative warning will adequately protect the public.

VE 3.16(1)(1) An administrative warning shall be issued in writing, shall state the findings required by s. VE 3.12, and include a notice of the right to request a review under s. VE 3.18.

VE 3.16(2)(2) An administrative warning may be issued to a credential holder by mailing the administrative warning to the last address provided to the department. Service by mail is complete on the date of mailing. The warning may also be issued by email, if the credential holder has given permission to send all notices to a specified email address. Service by email is complete upon sending.

VE 3.18VE 3.18 Review of an administrative warning. A credential holder who has been issued an administrative warning may make a request in writing for the board to review its issuance within 20 days after the date of mailing or emailing. The request shall be in writing and set forth:

VE 3.18(1)(1) The credential holder’s name and address.

VE 3.18(2)(2) The reason for requesting a review.

VE 3.20VE 3.20 Administrative warning review procedures. The procedures for an administrative warning review are:

VE 3.20(1)(1) Within 45 calendar days of receipt of a request for review, the board shall notify the credential holder of the time and place of the review.

VE 3.20(2)(2) No discovery is permitted. A credential holder may inspect records under s. 19.35, Stats., the public records law.

VE 3.20(3)(3) The board shall preside over the appeal and the review shall be electronically recorded.

VE 3.20(4)(4) The board shall provide the credential holder with an opportunity to make a personal appearance before it and present a statement. The board may request the disciplinary counsel to appear and present a statement on issues raised by the credential holder. The board may establish a time limit for making a presentation. Unless otherwise determined by the disciplinary authority, the time for making a personal appearance shall be 20 minutes.

VE 3.20(5)(5) If the credential holder fails to appear for a review, or withdraws the request for a review, the disciplinary authority may note the failure to appear in the minutes and leave the administrative warning in effect without further action.

VE 3.20(6)(6) The board may adjourn into closed session to deliberate on the request for review. Any action taken by the board following deliberation shall be made in open session. The board shall send the final decision of its review to the credential holder.

VE 3.22VE 3.22 Review record. The credential holder may request a copy of the recorded review at no cost.

VE 3.24VE 3.24 Scope. This subchapter governs procedures in all disciplinary proceedings against credential holders before the board.

VE 3.26VE 3.26 Commencement of disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings commence when a complaint is served upon the respondent.

VE 3.28VE 3.28 Pleadings to be captioned. All pleadings, notices, orders, and other papers filed in disciplinary proceedings shall be captioned: “BEFORE THE WISCONSIN VETERINARY EXAMINING BOARD” and shall be entitled: “IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST _____________, RESPONDENT.”

VE 3.30VE 3.30 Complaint. The disciplinary counsel may make a complaint upon information and belief and it shall contain: