South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-4 - Controlled Substances
Part 700 - Inventory Requirements
Section 61-4.700.702 - Inventory upon Transfer of Business; Change of Pharmacist-in-Charge

(1) Any registrant transferring his or her business to another person who shall become registered to continue such business shall inventory all controlled substances on hand at the close of business on the day of transfer. The receiving registrant shall either (a) certify the inventory taken as being correct, or (b) shall affect his or her own inventory at the start of business on the date of transfer. Any discrepancy in the inventory shall be reported within 5 days to the Bureau Director.

(2) A new establishment, never before having been registered, and having no prior inventory of controlled substances, shall be deemed to have a zero inventory as of the first day of business.

(3) A registrant discontinuing business shall upon the date of discontinuance inventory all controlled substances and place said controlled substances in sealed containers under adequate protection from theft, until such time as the controlled substances are transferred to another registrant. A copy of this inventory shall be placed with the controlled substances, and a copy retained by the discontinuing registrant.