Permit required for possession of certain equipment.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-54-60
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Possession of equipment which has been used, or is being used for the melting, crushing or altering of the precious metals is unlawful unless possessed by a dealer with a valid permit as provided in SECTION 40-54-20.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c054.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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