What actions can the State Fire Marshal take regarding a registration certificate or license?

• A. Suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a registration certificate or license.
• B. Only suspend.
• C. Only revoke.
• D. Only issue.

Answer: (A)

Disciplinary authority over licenses and registrations is about protecting public safety and the integrity of the credential. The State Fire Marshal can take a range of actions: suspend a registration certificate or license temporarily, revoke it to end the credential, or refuse to issue or renew it if someone does not meet requirements or has violations. Suspension pauses the credential while issues are investigated, revocation permanently ends it (often with avenues for appeal), and refusing to issue or renew prevents someone from obtaining or keeping the credential in the first place. Limiting to only one action would miss the full range of circumstances the agency must address, so the broad option best fits the authority.