S.C. Code Ann. § 12-28-770
The exemption for taxable motor fuel pursuant to Section 12-28-710(A)(10) and (11) which was purchased tax-paid for a taxable use and, after the purchase, was contaminated by the presence of a dye or marker or subject to a sudden and unexpected casualty loss, must be refunded to the person responsible for the contamination or loss event upon application and on proof shown acceptable to the department.