South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 46 - Use Tax
Section 10-46-15.7 - Exemption of prescribed medical devices used by humans.

10-46-15.7. Exemption of prescribed medical devices used by humans.
There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the use of any medical device, as that term is defined in this section, to the extent used by humans, if the medical device is prescribed by prescription by a physician, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist, or audiologist. The term, medical device, means any instrument, apparatus, implement, contrivance, or other similar or related article, including a component, part, or accessory, that is prescribed for use on a single patient and that is:
(1)Recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them;
(2)Intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, detection, or prevention of disease, of the human body; or
(3)Intended to affect the structure or any function of the human body, and that does not achieve any of it's primary intended purposes through chemical action within or on the human body and that is not dependent upon being metabolized for the achievement of any of its primary intended purposes.
A medical device is not durable medical equipment, mobility enhancing equipment, or a prosthetic device.

Source: SL 2003, ch 61, ยง16.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 10 - Taxation

Chapter 46 - Use Tax

Section 10-46-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 10-46-1.1 - Lease or rental defined--Exclusions.

Section 10-46-1.2 - Telecommunications service defined.

Section 10-46-1.3 - Definition of terms related to telecommunications service and ancillary services.

Section 10-46-2 - Tax on tangible personal property purchased for use in state--Rate based on purchase price.

Section 10-46-2.1 - Tax imposed on use of services--Exemptions--Related corporation defined.

Section 10-46-2.3 - Exemption of use of property leased.

Section 10-46-2.4 - Certain purchases considered for resale purposes.

Section 10-46-2.5 - Chemicals purchased for use by lawn and garden services considered purchases for resale.

Section 10-46-2.6 - Materials purchased for floor laying service considered purchase for resale.

Section 10-46-2.7 - Exemption for gross receipts pursuant to contract requiring retailer to display products or signage--Exception.

Section 10-46-4 - Tax imposed on person using property.

Section 10-46-5 - Contractors and subcontractors taxed on property used in performance of contract--Fabrication costs excluded.

Section 10-46-5.1 - Sectional homes not vehicles--Contractors taxed on materials used in construction--Sectional homes defined.

Section 10-46-5.2 - Materials incorporated in construction work--Restriction on application of rate increase.

Section 10-46-5.3 - Value of molds and dies.

Section 10-46-5.4 - Exemption of materials becoming part of out-of-state signage or advertising.

Section 10-46-6 - Exemption of property and services subject to sales tax.

Section 10-46-6.1 - Credit for sales or use tax paid to another state--Reciprocity required.

Section 10-46-6.2 - Exemption for credit services by credit bureaus to certain financial institutions.

Section 10-46-7 - Constitutional exemptions from tax--Property of public agencies.

Section 10-46-8 - Exemption of property brought in for personal use of nonresident.

Section 10-46-9 - Exemption of raw material, parts and newsprint for manufacture of products to be sold at retail.

Section 10-46-9.1 - Ink and newsprint used to produce shoppers' guides exempt--Shoppers' guides defined.

Section 10-46-9.2 - Brokers' and agents' services exempt from tax.

Section 10-46-9.3 - Packaging and container materials as tax exempt raw material.

Section 10-46-9.4 - Packaging and container materials sold to retailers exempt.

Section 10-46-9.5 - Exemption of certain sales commissions.

Section 10-46-9.6 - Exemption of gross receipts from sale of certain replacement parts.

Section 10-46-13.1 - Exemption of motor vehicles exempt from excise tax.

Section 10-46-14 - Exemption of commodities otherwise taxed.

Section 10-46-15 - Exemption of property of educational institutions and hospitals--Use of property by individuals taxable--Registration of motor vehicles--Quarterly reports.

Section 10-46-15.1 - Exemption of insulin for human use.

Section 10-46-15.2 - Exemption of authorized purchases made with food stamps.

Section 10-46-15.3 - Exemption of authorized purchases of food.

Section 10-46-15.4 - Exemption of fair market value of property or service given without charge to exempt organization.

Section 10-46-15.5 - Exemption of prescribed drugs used by humans.

Section 10-46-15.6 - Exemption of prescribed medical equipment or prosthetic devices used by humans.

Section 10-46-15.7 - Exemption of prescribed medical devices used by humans.

Section 10-46-16 - Exemption of livestock, poultry, ostriches, emus, or rheas used in producing taxable final product.

Section 10-46-16.1 - Exemption of gross receipts from sale of live gamebirds by producer to certain nonprofit organizations.

Section 10-46-16.2 - Exemption of gross receipts from sales of certain animals.

Section 10-46-16.3 - Exemption of gross receipts from sale of feed and bedding for certain animals.

Section 10-46-16.4 - Exemption for sale of certain live nondomestic animals.

Section 10-46-16.5 - Exemption for sale of feed for certain live nondomestic animals.

Section 10-46-16.6 - Exemption for sale of swine or cattle semen.

Section 10-46-17 - Exemption of motor fuel used for agricultural purposes.

Section 10-46-17.2 - Power for irrigation pumps exempt from tax.

Section 10-46-17.3 - Exemption of services enumerated in chapter 10-45.

Section 10-46-17.4 - Exemption of freeport merchandise and stocks of merchandise brought as foreign or domestic merchandise into foreign trade zone--Stocks of merchandise defined--Application.

Section 10-46-17.5 - Exemption of pesticides and related products or substances used for agricultural purposes--Use of funds from tax on endoparasiticides and ectoparasiticides.

Section 10-46-17.6 - Exemption of parts, repair services, and maintenance items and services on certain farm machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment.

Section 10-46-17.7 - Exemption for gross receipts from sale, resale, or lease of farm machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment.

Section 10-46-17.8 - Exemption of rental of devices used to apply agricultural fertilizers and pesticides.

Section 10-46-18 - Delivery in state as prima facie evidence of sale for use in state.

Section 10-46-18.1 - Use of service in state prima facie evidence of taxability.

Section 10-46-18.2 - Money paid as evidence of value of service--Reasonable value governs.

Section 10-46-18.3 - List of sales property or services to residents--Cost.

Section 10-46-19 - Manner of collection of tax.

Section 10-46-20 - Collection of tax by retailer maintaining place of business in state--Receipt given to purchaser--Agents and places of business listed with secretary.

Section 10-46-21 - Semiannual report of sales by retailer maintaining place of business in state--Contents.

Section 10-46-22 - Permit for collection of tax by retailer not maintaining place of business in state--Security for collection and payment--Cancellation of permit.

Section 10-46-23 - Collection and remittance of tax by retailer.

Section 10-46-24 - Surety bond filed by retailer.

Section 10-46-25 - Securities deposited by retailer in lieu of bond.

Section 10-46-26 - Tax collected as debt of retailer.

Section 10-46-27.1 - Time for filing of return and payment of tax--Extension.

Section 10-46-28 - Contents of return--Remittance.

Section 10-46-30 - Execution of retailers' returns.

Section 10-46-31 - Amounts of tax paid on conditional sales or installment contract receipts.

Section 10-46-32 - Collection of tax by deduction from motor fuel tax refunds.

Section 10-46-33 - Direct payment of tax by user.

Section 10-46-34 - Liability of user for tax--Returns and payments.

Section 10-46-34.1 - Credit for sales or use tax paid to another state--Reciprocal grant of credit required.

Section 10-46-35.1 - Promulgation of rules.

Section 10-46-37 - False or fraudulent return in attempt to evade tax as misdemeanor.

Section 10-46-38 - Failure to file return as misdemeanor.

Section 10-46-39 - Administration and enforcement--Sales tax procedural and collection provisions applicable.

Section 10-46-40 - Rules for administration--Uniformity of application.

Section 10-46-41 - Determination of tax by secretary in absence of correct return.

Section 10-46-42 - Secretary's certificate as prima facie evidence of failure to file return or pay tax.

Section 10-46-43 - Records maintained by retailers and users--Examination and investigations by secretary--Access to records.

Section 10-46-44 - Revocation of retailer's sales tax permit on failure to comply--Revocation of corporate authority to do business.

Section 10-46-45 - Notice and hearing on revocation of permit or authority to do business.

Section 10-46-46 - Restoration of revoked sales tax permit.

Section 10-46-47.1 - Personal liability of officers, managers, or partners of entity failing to file returns or pay tax--Security in lieu of liability--Bonded municipal officials exempt.

Section 10-46-48 - Revenue credited to general fund.

Section 10-46-50 - Floor laying service subject to tax.

Section 10-46-51 - Exemption of large boats subject to excise tax.

Section 10-46-52 - Exemption of gaming proceeds.

Section 10-46-55 - Exemption of natural gas transportation services by pipeline.

Section 10-46-56 - Exemption for the use of credit card processing services.

Section 10-46-58 - Passenger transportation tax imposed--Transportation to be within state.

Section 10-46-59 - Inapplicability of tax.

Section 10-46-62 - Gross receipts from charge of interest exempted.

Section 10-46-63 - Exemption for use of certain rodeo services.

Section 10-46-64 - Exemption of repair shops, locksmiths, locksmith shops, and lock parts.

Section 10-46-65 - Exemptions.

Section 10-46-67 - Department authorized to issue direct payment permits to certain retailers--Application procedure--Direct payment permit defined--Liability for sales tax on sale to permit holder--Promulgation of rules.

Section 10-46-68 - Exemption for lodging house or hotel membership fees.

Section 10-46-69 - Tax on use of certain mobile telecommunications services.

Section 10-46-69.1 - Tax on intrastate, interstate, or international telecommunications service--Exemptions.

Section 10-46-69.2 - Tax on ancillary services.

Section 10-46-70 - Exemption of receipts received by the state and political subdivisions from management services provided to nonprofit entity.

Section 10-46-71 - Exemption for sale of coins, currency, or bullion.

Section 10-46-72 - Relief from liability for failing to report tax at new rate--Conditions.

Section 10-46-73 - Exemption for nonprofit corporations created for fire protection.

Section 10-46-74 - Exemption--Coaches.