S.C. Code Ann. § 36-9-708
A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if:
(2) the filing is necessary under this part:
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 67, Section 12. "Continuation statement" Section 36-9-102(a)(27) "Debtor" Section 36-9-102(a)(28) "Financing statement" Section 36-9-102(a)(39) "Secured party" Section 36-9-102(a)(72) "Secured party of record" Section 36-9-511 "Security interest" Section 36-1-201(37) [see now Section 36-1-203]