"Sale" and "purchase".

S.C. Code Ann. § 12-36-100
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"Sale" and "purchase" mean any transfer, exchange, or barter, conditional or otherwise, of tangible personal property for a consideration including: (1) a transaction in which possession of tangible personal property is transferred but the seller retains title as security for payment, including installment and credit sales; (2) a rental, lease, or other form of agreement; (3) a license to use or consume; and (4) a transfer of title or possession, or both.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t12c036.phpFetched: 10/17/2026