S.C. Code Ann. § 39-23-130: Embargo of adulterated or misbranded drug or device.

The Director of Health and Environmental Control may, upon service of written notice, embargo any drug, device, or other substance for a period not to exceed fifteen days if such drug, device, or substance is suspected of being adulterated or misbranded, the purpose of such embargo being to prevent the removal of such drug, device, or substance from the jurisdiction of the Director of Health and Environmental Control until an investigation of such suspected adulteration or misbranding may be conducted.