193—7.1 (17A,542,542B,543B,543D,544A,544B,544C) Definitions. Except where otherwise specifically defined by law:
“Board” includes the engineering and land surveying examining board (Iowa Code chapter 542B), the accountancy examining board (Iowa Code chapter 542), the real estate commission (Iowa Code chapter 543B), the real estate appraiser examining board (Iowa Code chapter 543D), the architectural examining board (Iowa Code chapter 544A), the landscape architectural examining board (Iowa Code chapter 544B), and the interior design examining board (Iowa Code chapter 544C).
“Contested case” means any adversary proceeding before a board to determine whether disciplinary action should be taken against a licensee under Iowa Code chapter 542, 542B, 543B, 543D, 544A, 544B, or 544C; an adversary proceeding requested by a nonlicensee pursuant to Iowa Code section 542B.27 or 544A.15; or any other proceeding designated a contested case by any provision of law.
“Issuance” means the date of mailing of a decision or order, or date of delivery if service is by other means unless another date is specified by rule or in the order.
“License” means a license, registration, certificate, permit or other form of practice permission required by Iowa Code chapter 542, 542B, 543B, 543D, 544A, 544B, or 544C.
“Party” means the state, as represented by the assistant attorney general assigned to prosecute the case on behalf of the public interest, the respondent, or an intervenor.
“Presiding officer” means the board, a panel of board members, or an administrative law judge assigned to render a proposed decision in a nondisciplinary contested case.