S.C. Code Ann. § 34-27-40
Former Section 34-27-40 was entitled "Incorporation" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 8-654; 1952 (47) 1950; 1960 (51) 1779; 1961 (52) 175; 1971 (57) 768; 1980 Act No. 421, Section 1.