South Carolina § 8-13-140 - Retention of funds derived from additional assessments associated with late filing fees.
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§ 8-13-140. Retention of funds derived from additional assessments associated with late filing fees.
The State Ethics Commission is authorized to retain any funds derived from additional assessments associated with late filing fees to offset the costs of administering and enforcing the "Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991". The commission is authorized to carry forward unexpended funds into the current fiscal year for the same purpose.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, SECTION 2, Pt 22C, eff July 1, 2009.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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