- South Carolina High Court ruled Durable Medical Equipment Exemption is discriminatory
- Exemption for sale of durable medical equipment paid for by Medicaid or Medicare funds
- Exemption only applies when seller’s place of business is in South Carolina
- Court found exemption violates dormant Commerce Clause
- Court declared entire DME exemption void going forward
- Court acknowledged lack of evidence regarding legislative intent
- South Carolina Legislature can reenact exemption without unconstitutional limitation
Source: www2.deloitte.com
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