(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 former members of the board to serve on the probable cause panel. Not more than two (2) members of the panel may be former Board members. However, the probable cause panel must have at least one current member of the Board of Veterinary Medicine in attendance as a voting member in order to conduct business.
    (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 Florida Statutes § 455.225. History-New 11-14-79, Formerly 21X-10.08, 21X-10.008, Amended 2-6-95, 2-26-13, 2-19-14.