S.C. Code Ann. § 44-61-690: Regulations; duties contingent on funding and promulgation of regulations.

(A) The department has the authority to promulgate regulations to carry out the purposes of this article.

(B) All of the department's duties pursuant to this article are contingent upon adequate funding to cover the department's operating and administrative costs and upon the promulgation of regulations. If adequate funding does not exist, the department is not obligated to carry out any duties pursuant to this article. The department is not obligated to carry out any duties pursuant to this article until the applicable regulations have been promulgated.