S.C. Code Regs. § 27-5001
On or after July 1, 1993, any person, persons, firm or corporation wishing to operate an Equine Slaughter Assembly Point 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 office manager and person in charge, the name under which the facility will operate and its exact location, and a copy of the agreement with the slaughter establishment.
Upon filing of the application on the forms provided, an authorized agent of the State Veterinarian shall make an inspection of the premises of the applicant and if the proposed facility can comply with the provisions of these regulations, the State Veterinarian shall issue the permit. This permit may be revoked by the State Veterinarian for any violation of the provisions of these regulations.
All permits issued under the provisions of these regulations shall be effective until revoked by the State Veterinarian. Periodically, personnel of the Livestock-Poultry Health Division will inspect the facility for compliance.
S.C. Code Regs. 27-5001