Sec. 29. (a) Before a violation of this chapter is reported by the state veterinarian or board to a prosecuting attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated must be given an opportunity to be heard and may be represented by legal counsel.
(b) The state veterinarian or board shall give the person ten (10) days notice in writing. The notice must do the following:
(1) Specify the charges for the action.
(2) Set the date, time, and place where the hearing is to be held.
(c) The board or the board's designee shall hold the hearing in Indianapolis.