S.C. Code Ann. § 12-28-1199

Whenever a person licensed to do business under this chapter discontinues, sells, or transfers the business, the licensee immediately shall notify the department in writing of the discontinuance, sale, or transfer. The notice must give the date of discontinuance, sale, or transfer and for the sale or transfer of the business, the name and address of the purchaser or transferee. The licensee is liable for all user fees, interest, and penalties that accrue or may be owing and any criminal liability for misuse of the license that occurs before issuance of the notice.