South Carolina MAILING OBSCENE MATTER is a criminal offense under South Carolina law. It is defined as sending through the mail any material that is considered to be obscene. This can include any type of material such as printed publications, photographs, drawings, or other materials with explicit sexual content. This crime is prosecuted as a felony and can result in jail time if convicted. The types of South Carolina MAILING OBSCENE MATTER include sending items such as pornographic magazines, videos, and other materials which contain explicit sexual content. It also includes sending items which are considered to be obscene or offensive to the public, such as hate mail or threatening letters.