S.C. Code Ann. § 40-59-830
Stay of action until compliance with article.
If the claimant files an action in court before first complying with the requirements of this article, on motion of a party to the action, the court shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this article. Editor's Note 2003 Act No. 82, SECTION 2, provides as follows: "This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to claims arising on or after this act's effective date [July 2, 2003]."