If an application is not acted upon by the county department within the time limitations specified in Section 43-5-148 the applicant may appeal to the state department in the manner and form prescribed in Section 43-5-150.
Appeal if application not acted upon within specified time
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-5-155, under Title 43, Chapter 5.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-5-155