(a) The State Fire Marshal shall seize, take, remove and dispose of at public auction or destroy, or cause to be seized, taken or removed and disposed of at public auction, or destroyed at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks or combustibles offered for sale, stored or held in violation of this article or an emergency or legislative rule promulgated hereunder.
(b) The West Virginia State Police, deputy sheriffs, municipal police officers and other law-enforcement officers shall assist in the enforcement of this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers
§29-3E-3. Production or Transportation of Fireworks
§29-3E-4. Sparkling Devices and Novelties Registration Required
§29-3E-5. Consumer Fireworks Certificate Required
§29-3E-6. Required Permit for Public Fireworks Display
§29-3E-8. State Fire Marshal S Rule-Making Authority
§29-3E-10. Local Municipalities’ Regulation of Consumer Fireworks
§29-3E-11. Violations of This Article; Penalties
§29-3E-12. Miscellaneous Offenses; Penalties
§29-3E-13. Seizures by the State Fire Marshal; Enforcement of Law
§29-3E-14. Reporting Requirements; Duration of Reporting Requirements