S.C. Code Ann. § 38-29-160
(1) Unless a longer period has been allowed by the director or his designee, a member insurer, at its option, has the right to show a certificate of contribution as an asset in the form approved by the director or his designee pursuant to subsection (8) of Section 38-29-80, at percentages of the original face amount approved by the director or his designee, for calendar years as follows:
one hundred percent for the calendar year of issuance;
eighty percent for the first calendar year after the year of issuance;
sixty percent for the second calendar year after the year of issuance;
forty percent for the third calendar year after the year of issuance;
twenty percent for the fourth calendar year after the year of issuance;
zero percent for the fifth calendar year after the year of issuance and thereafter.