For purposes of this chapter:
This group of computer programs does not include standard computer software used for the normal operation, administration, management, and test of a computer, computer system, or computer network including, but not limited to, operating system services such as domain name services and mail transfer services, network monitoring and management computer software such as the computer programs commonly called "ping", "tcpdump", and " traceroute", and systems administration computer software such as the computer programs commonly known as "nslookup" and "whois". It is unlawful to intentionally and knowingly use such computer software to access any computer, computer system, or computer network to adversely affect computer or network access or performance; and
Computer hacking does not include the introduction of a computer contaminant into a computer, computer system, computer program, or computer network.
S.C. Code § 16-16-10
2002 Act No. 339, Section 45, provides as follows:
"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor, and applies to offenses committed after its effective date and to causes of action arising or accruing on or after the effective date."