S.C. Code Ann. § 60-2-30
All state agencies, departments and state-supported colleges and universities shall forward to the State Library at least fifteen copies of every state publication that such agency, department, college or university prints or causes to be printed within fifteen days after such printing. Provided, that additional state funds be used only in the publication and mailing of state publications, and not in their handling and storage. The State Librarian may waive the deposition of any agency publication if:
(3) The issuing agency requests a waiver.
Provided, the State Library shall make a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 1983, on the cost of compliance, to include, but not limited to, the cost of storage space, clerical and librarian help, mailing and handling, and new positions and additional space that may be required for the State Library and each of the depository libraries.