| (a) The state fire marshal, or the state fire marshal's representative, may conduct investigations of registered firms to determine compliance with the Insurance Code Chapter 6002 and this subchapter. An investigation may be initiated on the written complaint of any party or by the department on its own motion. (b) When an investigation reveals noncompliance, the firm and any licensee responsible for the work shall be notified in writing of the noncompliance upon completion of the investigation report. (c) The failure to comply with the provisions of this subchapter and the provisions of Insurance Code Chapter 6002 by certificate holders or licensees may subject them, as provided in the Government Code §417.010, to administrative action including, but not limited to, suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew a license or a certificate of registration or issuance of a cease and desist order and/or administrative penalty and/or order for restitution to persons harmed. |
