S.C. Code Regs. § § 103-702.7
An association of lot owners located in a particular subdivision or development incorporated under the laws of this state as a non-profit corporation, including as one of its purposes, the operation of a water system to serve the particular subdivision or development. Each homeowners association, prior to the commencement of operations of a water system, shall file with the commission and provide a copy to the ORS (a) a certified copy of its certificate of incorporation; (b) a copy of the corporation's bylaws; (c) a copy of any declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions on real property in the subdivision or development filed in conjunction with the formation of the homeowners association; (d) a copy of the permit or authorization from the Department of Health and Environmental Control issued to the homeowners association to operate the utility; and (e) copies of a statement signed by each lot owner disclosing that the water services in the subdivision are provided by a non-profit homeowners association, in which each lot owner is a voting member, and that an appropriate assessment to meet operating expenses of the utility must be paid by each lot owner.
S.C. Code Regs. § 103-702.7