S.C. Code Ann. § 40-56-250: Orders of board to remove or correct hazardous condition; administrative citations and administrative penalties.

(A) If the board or its designee finds a condition as a result of an inspection, that is hazardous to the public safety or a violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the board shall issue an order in writing to remove or correct the condition. If a person fails to comply with the terms of the order, the board may issue administrative citations and may assess administrative penalties against any licensee.

(B) Administrative penalties authorized under this section are separate from and in addition to all other remedies, either civil or criminal.

(C) Administrative penalties assessed pursuant to this section may not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars for each violation.

(D) An entity or individual assessed administrative penalties by citation under this section may appeal the citation to the Board of Pyrotechnic Safety within fifteen days of receipt of the citation. The appeal must be filed in writing. If an appeal is filed, the board shall schedule a hearing, which shall make a determination in the matter. If no appeal is filed, the citation is deemed a final order, and the administrative penalties must be paid within thirty days of receipt of the citation.