190C.23 Disciplinary action.
1. The department may take disciplinary action against a person who is certified pursuant to this chapter for noncompliance with a provision of this chapter or a willful violation of this chapter. The procedures of the disciplinary action shall be consistent with the national organic program. The disciplinary action shall proceed as provided in chapter 17A unless contrary to the national organic program. The department may do any of the following:
a. Issue a letter of warning or reprimand.
b. Suspend or revoke the person’s certification.
2. Any other disciplinary action provided in the national organic program shall be implemented by the secretary acting as the state organic program’s governing state official.
98 Acts, ch 1205, §13, 20; 2003 Acts, ch 104, §14, 21
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 190C - ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Section 190C.1A - Other definitions.
Section 190C.1B - General authority.
Section 190C.2 - Organic products — advisory council.
Section 190C.2A - Duties of the council.
Section 190C.2B - Establishment and implementation of this chapter.
Section 190C.3 - Duties and powers of the department.
Section 190C.4 - Administrative authority.
Section 190C.5 - State fees — deposit into general fund of the state.
Section 190C.6 - Regional organic associations.
Section 190C.21 - General enforcement.
Section 190C.22 - Investigations, complaints, inspections, and examinations.
Section 190C.23 - Disciplinary action.
Section 190C.24 - Stop sale order.
Section 190C.25 - Injunctions.
Section 190C.26 - Selling, labeling, or representing agricultural products as organic — penalties.