(a) The State Fire Marshal shall deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license issued if the provisions of this article, or if the rules promulgated pursuant to this article or 15A-11-1 et seq. of this code are violated
(b) Before any such license is denied, limited, suspended, or revoked, however, written notice shall be given to the licensee stating the grounds for such denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation.
(c) An applicant or licensee has 10 working days after receipt of the order denying, limiting, suspending, or revoking a license to request a formal hearing contesting the denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation of a license under this article. If a formal hearing is requested, the applicant or licensee and the secretary shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of 29A-5-1 et seq. of this code.
(d) If the license is denied, limited, suspended, or revoked, the license or certification holder shall cease and desist practices of their profession as of the effective date of the denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation. Any administrative appeal of such denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation shall not stay the denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation.
(e) A party aggrieved by a decision by the State Fire Marshal may appeal such final decision to the Office of Administrative Hearings, pursuant to 15A-9-1 et seq. of this code, or may choose independent informal dispute resolution as set forth in this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 15A. Department of Homeland Security
§15A-10-2. Powers, Duties, and Authority of State Fire Marshal
§15A-10-4. Enforcement Standards
§15A-10-5. General Rule-Making Authority; Appointment of Advisory Boards
§15A-10-6. Responsibilities of Insurance Companies in Fire Loss Investigation
§15A-10-10. Service of Repair or Demolition Order
§15A-10-13. Use of Live Trees in Public Buildings; Exceptions
§15A-10-14. Safety Standards for Bed and Breakfast Establishments; Findings
§15A-10-15. Performance of Installation of Propane Gas Systems
§15A-10-16. Additional Remedies to Abate, etc., Fire Hazards
§15A-10-17. License Denial Limitation, Suspension, or Revocation
§15A-10-18. Independent Informal Dispute Resolution
§15A-10-20. False Alarm of Fire; Penalties
§15A-10-21. Tax on Insurance Companies
§15A-10-25. Awarding Service Weapon Upon Retirement of Fire Marshal or Service Weapon