Seizure of motor vehicle, tools, implements, or other instrumentality.
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-29-40
in effect(A) Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including but not limited to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, used or possessed in connection with any violation of Section 56-29-30 may be seized by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction. (B) Seizure of property described in subsection (A) of this section may be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency without process if: (1) it is in accordance with any applicable law or regulation; (2) the seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant; (3) the seizure is incident to search made under a search warrant; (4) the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest; (5) the seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search; (6) the property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Section 56-29-60; or (7) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety. (C) When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may: (1) place the property under seal; or (2) remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency.
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