S.C. Code Ann. § 40-59-280: Proof of licensure as condition of issuance of local building permit; reports of violations.

The building official, or other authority charged with the duty of issuing building or similar permits, of any incorporated municipality or subdivision of the municipality or county shall refuse to issue a permit for an undertaking which requires licensure or registration under this chapter unless the applicant has furnished evidence that he is either licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter or exempt from the requirements of this chapter. The building official, or other authority charged with the duty of issuing building or similar permits, also shall report to the commission the name and address of an person who, in his opinion, has violated this chapter by accepting or contracting to accomplish work requiring licensure or registration under this chapter when the person has not produced evidence of licensure or registration or exemption from this chapter.