S.C. Code Ann. § 38-63-270
The provisions of SECTIONS 38-63-240 to 38-63-260 and of SECTION 38-63-280 do not apply to any insurance contract issued before May 1, 1985, unless the policyholder requests in writing the applicability of the provisions.
HISTORY: Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-63-270 [1985 Act No. 189, SECTION 1] recodified as SECTION 38-53-260 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 1; Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-9-760 [1984 Act No. 432, SECTION 6] recodified as SECTION 38-63-260 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 1.