S.C. Code Ann. § 27-33-20

The provisions of Chapters 33 to 37, SECTION 27-39-10 and Article 3 of Chapter 39 of this Title, other than SECTIONS 27-35-80, 27-35-170, 27-35-180, 27-39-280 and 27-39-300, shall not apply to (a) lessees of timber, (b) the user or beneficiary of any easement or (c) the use or occupancy of any land by any person engaged in rendering public utility service for the construction and maintenance of electric power, telephone, telegraph, water or gas lines.