South Carolina Code 1-33-20. Religious services deemed an essential service; operation of religious services during state of emergency
(B) The State may not limit the ability of a religious organization to continue operating and to engage in religious services during a state of emergency to a greater extent than it limits operations or services of other organizations or businesses that provide essential services.
(C) The State may require a religious organization to comply with neutral health, safety, or occupancy requirements during a state of emergency that:
(1) are applicable to all organizations or businesses providing essential services; and
(2) do not impose a substantial burden on religious services, unless the State demonstrates that the burden is necessary to further a compelling state interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest.
(D) The State may not take any discriminatory action against a religious organization on the basis that the organization is religious, operates or seeks to operate during a state of emergency, and engages in the exercise of religion.