A resurrected, electrified automotive brand is preparing to begin selling the SUVs made at its forthcoming South Carolina factory in two years’ time.

But barring a change in state law, residents of the Palmetto State won’t be among its customers — at least directly.

CarScoops noted recently that South Carolina is one of the some 20 states that contin ue to restrict direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. Those policies, which require cars to be sold by dealerships, date back to mid-century legislative efforts to protect dealers from auto industry giants.