W. Va. Code R. § 158-5-19

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

Section 158-5-19 - Sanctions

19.1. In its final decision the commission may impose one or more of the following sanctions upon the respondent if it finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that one or more charges are true and constitute a material violation of 158 CSR 13:

19.1.a. a written admonishment;

19.1.b. a cease and desist order;

19.1.c. an order of restitution of money, thing of value, or services taken or received in violation of 158 CSR 13; and,

19.1.d. fines not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation.

19.2. The commission may institute civil proceedings in the circuit court of the county wherein a violation occurred for the enforcement of sanctions imposed in its final decision.

19.3. In addition to the foregoing sanctions, the commission may recommend to the appropriate governmental body that the respondent be suspended or terminated from employment, removed from office, or disqualified from serving in the capacity of an administrative law judge either permanently or until such time as the respondent has completed an approved course of remedial training.

W. Va. Code R. § 158-5-19