(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person has knowingly violated the provisions of this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of the Attorney General or other appropriate law-enforcement officer who may cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought.
(b) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $2,500 or confined in the county or regional jail not more than one year, or both fined and imprisoned.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 6. Board of Funeral Service Examiners
§30-6-1. License Required to Practice
§30-6-4. Board of Funeral Service Examiners
§30-6-6. Rule-Making Authority
§30-6-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-6-8. Embalmer License Requirements
§30-6-9. Funeral Director License Requirements
§30-6-10. Funeral Service License Requirements
§30-6-11. Crematory Operator Certificate Requirements
§30-6-14. License and Certificate Renewal; Conditions of Renewal
§30-6-15. Continuing Education
§30-6-16. Inspector and Inspection Requirements
§30-6-18. Funeral Establishment License Requirements
§30-6-19. Funeral Establishment to Be Managed by a Licensee in Charge; License Displayed
§30-6-20. Crematory License Requirements
§30-6-21. Requirements for Cremating
§30-6-22. Disposition of Body of Deceased Person; Penalty
§30-6-22b. Certification for Alkaline Hydrolysis of Human Remains
§30-6-23. Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension or Revocation of License; Disciplinary Action
§30-6-24. Complaints; Investigations
§30-6-25. Hearing and Judicial Review
§30-6-29. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties