Contract provisions not to derogate rights of contractor against payment bond

S.C. Code Ann. § 29-6-290, under Title 29, Chapter 6.

S.C. Code Ann. § 29-6-290

A provision in a contract for the improvement of real property in the State must not operate to derogate the rights of a construction contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other proper claimant against a payment bond or other form of payment security or protection established by law.