S.C. Code Regs. § § 27-4001
Any person, person, firm or corporation operating an Equine Sales Facility in South Carolina must possess a valid permit obtained in accordance with these regulations.
Any person, persons, firm or corporation wishing to operate an Equine Sales Facility in South Carolina shall make written application to the State Veterinarian on the forms furnished by the Office of the State Veterinarian and shall show the full name and address of all persons having a financial interest in the facility, the name of the officers, manager or person in charge, the name under which the facility will operate, and the date and time of the sale and location of the facility.
Upon filing of the application on the forms provided the State Veterinarian or his authorized designee shall make an official inspection of the premises of the applicant and upon determining that the owner of the proposed facility is qualified to comply with the provisions of these regulations, the State Veterinarian shall issue the permit.
All permits issued under the provisions of these regulations shall remain in effect from year to year unless revoked by the State Veterinarian.
The State Veterinarian shall revoke the permit of any sales facility if he determines that there has been a willful violation of any requirements of these regulations. Prior to any revocation of a permit an opportunity for a hearing will be provided.
S.C. Code Regs. § 27-4001