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United States of America/State of South Carolina: Preference for local firms in government procurement

Announcement

16 Jun 2009

Beginning in 2009, South Carolina firms have received a 7% preference over out-of-state providers, and other U.S. firms have received a 2% preference over foreign firms.

 

 

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1

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0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

16 Jun 2009

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No revocation date

Updated: 16 Jun 2009
Public procurement preference margin In force

On June 16, 2009 both chambers of the South Carolina General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto, and hence enacted into law, a bill (now Act No.72) that establishes a preference for in-sta...

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