South Carolina Code 8-13-130. Levying enforcement or administrative fees on persons in violation; use of fees and costs
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The State Ethics Commission, Senate Ethics Committee, and House of Representatives Ethics Committee may levy an enforcement or administrative fee on a person who is found in violation, or who admits to a violation, pursuant to Title 2 or Title 8. The fee must be used to reimburse the commission, the appropriate legislative Ethics Committee, or combination thereof, for costs associated with the investigation and hearing of a violation. The costs associated include:
(1) the investigator’s time;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 8-13-130
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(2) mileage, meals, and lodging;
(3) the prosecutor’s time;
(4) the hearing panel’s travel, per diem, and meals;
(5) administrative time;
(6) subpoena costs to include witness fees and mileage; and
(7) miscellaneous costs such as postage and supplies.
These fees and costs are in addition to any fines as otherwise provided by law.