S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-130: Levying enforcement or administrative fees on persons in violation; use of fees and costs.

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;

(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.