Code of Massachusetts Regulations
502 CMR - OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL
Title 502 CMR 5.00 - PERMIT AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS OF MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND GALLONS CAPACITY
Section 5.09 - Revocation, Suspension or Denial of a Permit or Qualified Tank Inspector
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) The Marshal may suspend, revoke, or in the case of a new applicant, deny any permit issued under 502 CMR 5.00 for any violation of or non-compliance with 502 CMR 5.00; 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code or any other related law, regulation, written term, condition or policy related thereto and applicable to the permit holder. Any holder of, or applicant for a permit, which has been denied, suspended, or revoked hereunder, may request a hearing. Such request shall be made in writing to the Marshal within 14 days of receipt of notice of denial, suspension, or revocation.
(2) If the Marshal reasonably believes that a tank or facility constitutes an immediate threat to public health, safety or welfare, or to the environment, the Marshal may immediately, without a prior hearing, order such action necessary to reduce said threat, including the immediate suspension of the right to use a tank or facility. The owner or operator suspended under this section may request a hearing by the Marshal in writing, but must do so within 14 days of receipt of the notice of suspension.
