(a) In an informal proceeding under § 205.3541, at least two panelists shall be appointed to determine whether an informal disposition is appropriate.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) and § 205.3541(b)(4), an informal proceeding may be conducted by one panelist if the affected acupuncturist waives the requirement that at least two panelists conduct the informal proceeding. If the acupuncturist waives that requirement, the panelist may be any member of the acupuncture board.

(c) The panel requirements described by Subsection (a) apply to an informal proceeding conducted by the acupuncture board under § 205.3541, including a proceeding to:
(1) consider a disciplinary case to determine if a violation has occurred; or
(2) request modification or termination of an order.
(d) The panel requirements described by Subsection (a) do not apply to an informal proceeding conducted by the acupuncture board under § 205.3541 to show compliance with an order of the acupuncture board.