S.C. Code Ann. § 12-58-190: Delay or denial of refund because of audit for different tax period; disciplinary action.

(A) An officer or employee of the department may not deny a refund or delay the issuance of the department's order to the State Treasurer to pay a refund that has been determined to be due because the department is auditing or planning an audit of the taxpayer for a different tax or different tax period. This subsection does not prevent the issuance of an assessment, including a jeopardy assessment, pursuant to the Revenue Procedures Act.

(B) A person violating subsection (A) is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the department's procedure, including dismissal from office or discharge from employment.