W. Va. Code R. § 61-34-16
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-34-16 - Penalties16.1. If a licensee fails to obtain approval for the transfer of a cervid prior to its transfer may result in a $1,000 administrative penalty per animal levied against both the facility releasing the cervid for transport and the facility receiving the cervid along with the possible suspension of the license of the facility releasing the cervid for transport and the facility receiving the cervid.16.2. Failure to report an escaped cervid may result in the immediate forfeiture of the captive cervid license. Any negligent act that results in captive cervids escaping is a violation of the license.16.3. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this rule or the corresponding code may result in administrative penalties, up to and including the revocation of a person's captive cervid facility license. 16.3.a. A licensee whose license has been revoked shall count as a lapsed license requiring a new application to be completed and approved.16.3.b. Failure to submit annual license renewal including required payment is sufficient grounds for license revocation.16.4. Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Commissioner may appeal the decision to the Commissioner or his or her designee.16.5. The Commissioner may order disposition of captive cervid inventory on properties determined to be unlicensed, not able to be licensed, or due to repeated containment failures.W. Va. Code R. § 61-34-16