S.C. Code Ann. § 34-25-60 – Time for decision; public hearing

(a) The board shall decide whether to approve an acquisition under this article within sixty days after receipt of a completed application. However, if the board requests additional information from the applicant following receipt of a completed application, the time limit for decision by the board shall be the later of:
1. (1) the date set forth in this subsection (a); or
2. (2) thirty days after the board's receipt of the requested additional information.
(b) The board in its discretion may hold a public hearing in connection with an application if a significant issue of law or fact has been raised with respect to the proposed acquisition.
(c) If the board holds a public hearing within ninety days after receipt of an application, the time limit specified in subsection (a) shall be extended to thirty days after the conclusion of the public hearing.
(d) An application shall be deemed approved if the board takes no action on the application within the time limits specified in this section.