SOUTH CAROLINA INTEREST RATE - Legal: 8.75% Judgment: 12% STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS) - Open Acct.: 3 - See SC Code Section 36-2-725 Sale of Goods (UCC): 6 Written Contract: 3 Domestic Judgment: 10 Foreign Judgment: See SC Code Section 15-35-900 through 960 Written Contract under Seal: 20 BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY) - Court costs amount of check & damages up to $500 or 3x check amount whichever is smaller. See SC Code Section 34-11-90 for requirements to collect damages. GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS - Garnishment not available in SC. COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE - Not Required