South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 38 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 5 - STATE TRANSPORT POLICE REGULATIONS
Subarticle 9 - REGISTRATION OF OPERATIONS BY FOR-HIRE INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ECONOMIC REGULATION BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Section 38-439 - Designation of Process Agent

1. Designation Required Before Operating. A motor carrier shall not operate within the borders of South Carolina until there shall have been filed with and accepted by the Department a currently effective designation of a local agent for service of process.

2. Filing Designation. The motor carrier shall file such designation of a local agent for service of process with the Department by showing the name and address of such agent on Form A-1, or by furnishing the Department with a true copy of the designation of such agent filed with the FHWA.