H5208

Sales Tax Exemption

Complete·6/3/26

South Carolina H5208 amends sales tax exemptions to include certain unprepared foods purchasable with USDA food coupons.

South Carolina H5208 amends Section 12-36-2120 of the South Carolina Code to expand sales tax exemptions. The bill ensures that unprepared foods, which can be purchased with USDA food coupons, are exempt from state sales tax. This exemption applies regardless of any USDA regulations that might otherwise limit the use of food coupons. The amendment takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

Apr 16

9:30 AM

House Full Ways and Means Committee

History

Jun 3

Act No. 217

May 19

Signed By Governor

May 14

Ratified R 216