W. Va. Code R. § 142-8-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 142-8-13 - Disciplinary Proceedings

13.1. In addition to the provisions of W. Va. Code '47-14-11, a holder of a certificate of authority or licensee may face disciplinary action for violating the provisions of this rule or failing to submit to any examination conducted by the Department.

13.2. The penalties which may be imposed administratively by the Department for violating the provisions of this rule shall include one or more of the following:

13.2.1. Denial of any application for a certificate of authority or license;

13.2.2. Revocation or suspension of a certificate of authority or license;

13.2.3. Imposition of a fine in the amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each county in which a violation occurred;

13.2.4. Issuance of a reprimand; or

13.2.5. Imposition of a period of probation upon the holder of a certificate of authority or license under such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Department.

13.3. In the event that the Department has reason to believe that the holder of a certificate of authority or license has committed willful or widespread violations of this rule or the Preneed Burial Contracts Act, is or may be insolvent or otherwise poses a threat to the security of trust assets, the Department shall immediately suspend the certificate of authority or license upon notice to the holder and prior to any hearing: Provided, That the holder in such circumstances shall be entitled to an expedited hearing.

W. Va. Code R. § 142-8-13