SC S0369

Transfers administration of South Carolina's State Commodity Code from the Secretary of State to the Attorney General

Expands the Administrator's authority to issue cease and desist orders and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation or $100,000 for multiple violations in related proceedings

Allows the Administrator to maintain enforcement actions in Richland County Court of Common Pleas, with remedies including injunctions, asset freezes, receiver appointments, disgorgement, and restitution

Permits the Attorney General's Office to retain up to $750,000 annually from fines and penalties to offset enforcement costs, with excess funds deposited to the general fund

Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to legislative leadership detailing civil penalties collected, restitution ordered, funds retained, and amounts deposited to the general fund