South Carolina Title 30 - Public Records

[Lucas Osorio]

Hi folks. I have been sending mail to owners looking for off-market deals in NC, NY, and VT. I would like to send mail to SC, where I have lived for the last 8 years. I have been a bit hesitant however because I keep hearing that SC has laws preventing the use of public records in this way. "Title 30 chapter 2, section 30-2-50 Obtaining personal information from state agency for commercial solicitation... A person shall not knowingly obtain or use personal information obtained from a state agency for commercial solicitation directed to any person in this state." 

It seems to be clearly prohibited, but I'm not sure what constitutes "solicitation." Is it solicitation if I write a letter to a property owner expressing interest in their property? Is it solicitation if I make a cash offer or if I try to set up a time to talk? How is that viewed legally? I don't want to get someone angry and end up with a lawsuit; but on the other hand I really want to start mining for deals in SC. Any advice is much appreciated!