S.C. Code Ann. § 9-3-330

In case of refusal to pay such charge or assessment on the part of any political subdivision as defined in this chapter, or in case such charge or assessment remains unpaid for a period of thirty days, the State agent may maintain a suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such charge or assessment, or the amount of such charge or assessment, or such charge or assessment may, at the request of the State agent, be deducted from any other moneys payable to such subdivision by any department or agency of the State.