What must be alleged for the commission to pursue a complaint?

For the commission to pursue a complaint, it is essential that there is an allegation of a prima facie case of a license law violation. A prima facie case means that the initial evidence is sufficient to support the claim that a violation might have occurred. This does not mean that the allegations must be proven at this stage; rather, there must be enough information to suggest that a violation is plausible and warrants further investigation.

In the context of regulatory bodies and commissions, they need to establish that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the law has been violated before proceeding with any formal actions. This ensures that resources are dedicated to cases that have merit and are not frivolous or unfounded, which helps maintain the integrity of the regulatory system.

The other options, while they touch upon valid considerations within regulatory proceedings, do not encapsulate the specific requirement needed for the commission to take action. Simply alleging a violation of ethics without clear supporting evidence would not suffice for the commission to act. Similarly, recommendations from another agency or a formal investigation initiated by the public may contribute to the process but are not strictly necessary for the commission to pursue a complaint based on a prima facie violation of license law.