S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-140
In every case in which such application shall be made to the board for a license the board may grant or refuse the license as it may deem best for the interest of the State and the proper management of the interests of the State in such deposits.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-368; 1952 Code Section 1-368; 1942 Code Section 2215; 1932 Code Section 2215; Civ. C. '22 Section 152; Civ. C. '12 Section 145; Civ. C. '02 Section 138; R. S. 95; 1884 (18) 779.