S.C. Code Ann. § 38-92-60: Public adjusters; examination exemptions; reciprocity; reinstatement; other exemptions.

(A) An individual licensed as a resident public adjuster in another state who moves to this State must make application within ninety days of establishing legal residence to become a resident public adjuster pursuant to Section 38-92-40. No examination may be required of that person to obtain a public adjuster license if that state requires an examination. This exemption is available only if the person is currently licensed in the other state, or if the application is received within ninety days of the cancellation of the applicant's previous public adjuster license and records indicate that the public adjuster is or was licensed in good standing.

(B) A licensed public adjuster whose license lapses or expires may, within twelve months from the expiration or lapse date of the license, reinstate the same license without having to retake the examination if the public adjuster has:

(1) applied to reinstate the same license within twelve months from the compliance date;

(2) met the continuing insurance education requirements;

(3) paid a penalty set forth by the director or his designee in full; and

(4) maintained or provided an active bond or continuation certificate on file with the Department of Insurance as required by Section 38-92-100.

(C) The director may prescribe other exemptions through bulletins, orders, or regulations.