S.C. Code Ann. § 39-59-20

Whenever any retailer enters into a franchise agreement, evidenced by a written contract, or oral contract with a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor wherein the retailer agrees to maintain an inventory and the contract is terminated, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase the inventory as provided in this chapter. The retailer may keep the inventory if he desires. If the retailer has any outstanding debts to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, then the repurchase amount may be credited to the retailer's account.