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TO DECLARE THAT THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY THIS STATE AND SHALL NOT BE ENFORCED BY ANY UNITED STATES OR SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE UNLESS AND UNTIL THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT ISSUES AN OPINION THAT THE ACT IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (PL 111-148) is not recognized by this State and shall not be enforced by any South Carolina public official, agent, or employee unless and until the United States Supreme Court issues an opinion that the act is not in violation of the United States Constitution or any other provision of law.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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