South Carolina Statutes
§ 41-16-140 — Fees.
South Carolina § 41-16-140
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 41-16-140 (2026).
Text
The Director shall promulgate regulations to charge and collect fees for inspection, permits, and licenses. Fees may be set by regulation not more than once each year. Fees established by the Director must be based upon the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter and shall give due regard to the time spent by department personnel in performing duties and to any travel expenses incurred. In cases where the fees are not paid within sixty days, the Attorney General shall bring an action against the assessed owner or operator. Any amounts collected must be turned over to the State Treasurer for deposit in the general fund of the State. The State may be granted costs and attorneys' fees for such collection actions.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 103 SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 102, SECTION 9, eff June 14, 1993. Effect of Amendment The 1993 amendment added the second paragraph.
Nearby Sections
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§ 41-16-10
Short title.§ 41-16-100
Operating certificates.§ 41-16-120
Exceptions or variances.§ 41-16-130
Access to facilities by inspectors.§ 41-16-140
Fees.§ 41-16-150
General duties of owner.§ 41-16-160
Preemption of local regulation.§ 41-16-170
Criminal penalties.§ 41-16-180
Civil penalties.§ 41-16-20
Definitions.§ 41-16-30
Applicability.§ 41-16-40
Issuance of regulations.§ 41-16-50
Enforcement powers of director.§ 41-16-60
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 41-16-140, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/16/41-16-140.