The State Ethics Commission may levy an enforcement or administrative fee on a person who is found in violation, or who admits to a violation, of the "Ethics, Government Accountability and Campaign Reform Act of 1991". The fee must be used to reimburse the commission for costs associated with the investigation and hearing of a violation. The costs associated include:

1. (1) the investigator's time;
2. (2) mileage, meals, and lodging;
3. (3) the prosecutor's time;
4. (4) the hearing panel's travel, per diem, and meals;
5. (5) administrative time;
6. (6) subpoena costs to include witness fees and mileage; and

7. (7) miscellaneous costs such as postage and supplies.

   This fee is in addition to any fines as otherwise provided by law.

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 22B, eff July 1, 2009.