S.C. Code Ann. § 40-60-190
[Until January 1, 2008, this section reads as follows:]
Costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.
[From and after January 1, 2008, this section is named "Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings; privilege" and reads as follows:]
Investigations and proceedings conducted under this chapter are confidential, and all communications are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190.