It is unlawful for any person to remove, deface, alter or destroy the word "rental" on any rental battery or any other word, mark or character printed, painted or stamped upon or attached to any rental battery to identify it as belonging to or being the property of any person.
Alteration of "rental" indicator is unlawful
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-49-30, under Title 39, Chapter 49.
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-49-30