S.C. Code Ann. § 12-21-2960

The department may in its discretion return any goods confiscated under this chapter or any part thereof when it is shown that there was no intention to violate the provisions of this chapter. And when any goods, wares or merchandise are confiscated under the provisions of this chapter, the department may, in its discretion, return such goods to the person from whom they were confiscated if such person shall pay to the department or its duly authorized representative an amount equal to the assessed value of the goods confiscated and in such cases no advertisement shall be made or notices posted in connection with such confiscation.