S.C. Code Ann. § 39-1-50
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SECTION 39-1-50. Certain unsolicited merchandise received through mails deemed gift to recipient.
Official statutory text
Any unsolicited merchandise, except stolen merchandise, received through the mails, shall be deemed an absolute gift and the addressee-recipient may retain and use such merchandise without any liability for payment. The provisions of this section shall not apply to ordered merchandise deemed unsatisfactory by the addressee-recipient for any reason or to merchandise received by him by mistake or misdelivery.
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