502 CMR 5.09
Revocation, Suspension or Denial of a Permit or Qualified Tank Inspector
(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.