If the claimant files an action in court before first complying with the requirements of this article, on motion of a party to the action, the court shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this article.
S.C. Code § 40-59-830
2003 Act No. 82, Section 2, provides as follows:
"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to claims arising on or after this act's effective date [July 2, 2003]."