Which of the following is a reason the state fire marshal may take disciplinary action?

• A. The applicant has fulfilled all licensing requirements.
• B. The license holder has submitted a proper renewal.
• C. The applicant, registrant, or license holder has engaged in acts that violate this chapter or adopted standards.
• D. The disciplinary action is taken only after a formal audit.

Answer: (C)

Disciplinary action is about enforcing compliance with the licensing rules and adopted standards. When an applicant, registrant, or license holder engages in acts that violate this chapter or the standards, the state fire marshal may impose penalties to protect public safety and maintain professional integrity. This is the situation that justifies discipline.

Positive actions like meeting licensing requirements or submitting a proper renewal show compliance, not misconduct, so they aren’t grounds for discipline. An audit is a process that might uncover issues, but discipline is driven by actual violations, not by the audit itself.