Sec. 16. (a) The director may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue any license or agent's registration under that license if the applicant or holder of that license has:
(1) been convicted of a felony;
(2) violated any provision of this chapter; or
(3) violated any rule or regulation of the department promulgated under this chapter.
Revocation or suspension of a license or an agent's registration shall be determined by the director after an administrative hearing as provided in subsection (d).
(b) The director may suspend a license for not more than ninety (90) days before a final adjudication if the director finds that the holder of a timber buyer's license poses a clear and immediate danger to public health, safety, or property if allowed to continue to operate.
(c) The director may renew a suspension under subsection (b) for a period of not more than ninety (90) days. There is no limit to the number of times the director may renew a suspension.
(d) A proceeding under this chapter to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue a license shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 4-21.5-3.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.54.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources
25-36.5-1-2. Application for Registration; Contents; Filing; Prior Registration
25-36.5-1-2.1. Purchasing Timber; Contracts in Writing
25-36.5-1-3.1. Notice of Violation of Chapter or Rules
25-36.5-1-3.2. Adjudicative Proceeding Against Timber Buyer or Cutter
25-36.5-1-3.3. Bond or Security Forfeiture Proceeds; Overage and Shortage; Effect
25-36.5-1-3.5. Cessation of Business; Requirements for Return of Deposit
25-36.5-1-4.9. Refusal to Issue Timber Buyer Registration Certificate; Grounds
25-36.5-1-6. Issuance of Registration Certificates; Renewal
25-36.5-1-7. Fees; Use by Department
25-36.5-1-8. Inspection of Premises, Records, and Papers
25-36.5-1-9. Rules and Regulations
25-36.5-1-11. Denial of Registration for Default
25-36.5-1-12. Revocation of License; Proceedings
25-36.5-1-13. Injunction; Contempt Proceedings
25-36.5-1-13.5. Civil Penalties
25-36.5-1-16. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Registration; Grounds; Hearing
25-36.5-1-18. Criminal History of Applicants for Registration Certificate or License