Section XXIX-4: Investigation - Decision - Subpoena Power.

    Investigation - Decision - Subpoena Power.
    A.  The Ethics Commission shall investigate and, when it deems
appropriate, prosecute in the District Court of the County where the
violation occurred violations of its rules governing ethical conduct
of campaigns, state officers, and state employees.  Where uncertainty
exists, as to the County in which the violation occurred, the
Commission may prosecute in any County in which the evidence
indicates the violation might have been committed.  The Court may
assess penalties for violation of ethical standards established by
the Commission as provided in the Commission's rules.  The Commission
may settle investigations and accept payment of fines without Court
order.  Fines paid shall be deposited in the general revenue fund of
the State.
    B.  The Commission shall also enforce other ethics laws as
prescribed by law.
    C.  For purposes of its investigations, the Ethics Commission
shall have subpoena power.