West Virginia § 21-16-7 - 21-16-7. Denial, suspension, and revocation of license.
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§ 21-16-7. 21-16-7. Denial, suspension, and revocation of license.
(a) The Commissioner of Labor may deny a license to any applicant who fails to comply with the provisions of this article or the rules established by the Commissioner of Labor, or who lacks the necessary qualifications: Provided , That the commissioner shall apply §21-1-6 of this code to determine whether the prior criminal conviction directly and specifically relates to the license being sought.
(b) The Commissioner of Labor may, upon complaint or upon his or her own inquiry, and after notice to the licensee, suspend, or revoke a licensee’s license if:
(1) The license was granted upon an application or documents supporting the application which materially misstated the terms of the applicant’s qualifications or experience;
(2) The licensee subscribed or vouched for a material misstatement in his or her application for licensure;
(3) The licensee incompetently or unsafely performs heating, ventilating, and cooling work; or
(4) The licensee violated any statute of this state, any legislative rule, or any ordinance of any municipality or county of this state which protects the consumer or public against unfair, unsafe, unlawful, or improper business practices.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 21-16-7
What does West Virginia Code § 21-16-7 cover?
Section 21-16-7 ("21-16-7. Denial, suspension, and revocation of license.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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