S.C. Code Ann. § 56-29-40 – Seizure of motor vehicle, tools, implements, or other instrumentality

(A) Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including but not limited to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, used or possessed in connection with any violation of Section 56-29-30 may be seized by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction.
(B) Seizure of property described in subsection (A) of this section may be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency without process if:
1. (1) it is in accordance with any applicable law or regulation;
2. (2) the seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;
3. (3) the seizure is incident to search made under a search warrant;
4. (4) the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;
5. (5) the seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;
6. (6) the property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Section 56-29-60; or
7. (7) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.
(C) When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:
1. (1) place the property under seal; or
2. (2) remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency.