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by gamblor956 2605 days ago
Taw laws are written sufficiently broadly that the enforcement of the laws can be ex post facto.

In this case, the law merely clarifies the state's long-standing position on sales taxes based on pre-existing state laws, so it is arguably Constitutional for them to seek retroactive sales taxes. Whether it is wise for them to do so is another matter.