Every person who maintains for use or permits the use of, on a place or premises occupied by him, a machine subject to the license imposed by this article by way of proof of licensing must have a current license displayed conspicuously on the front of the machine.
S.C. Code § 12-21-2726
1999 Act No. 125, Part VI, Section 23, subsections (C) and (D), provide as follows:
"(C) Part I takes effect July 1, 2000;
"(D) If Part I takes effect, the South Carolina Department of Revenue, upon application, shall refund to any person holding a license for the operation of video game machines, on a pro rata basis, the portion of any license fee previously paid to the department for licenses that extend beyond June 30, 2000;"