An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under Section 15-47-120 must comply with the applicable rules or statutes of this State and be submitted to the court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted.
S.C. Code § 15-47-150
2010 Act No. 132, Section 2, provides:
"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to requests for discovery in cases pending on that date."