South Carolina Department of Revenue v. Blue Moon of Newberry, Inc.

397 S.C. 256 (2012)

725 S.E.2d 480

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent,

v.

BLUE MOON OF NEWBERRY, INC., d/b/a Blue Moon Sports Bar, Petitioner.

No. 27106.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Heard February 8, 2012.

Decided April 4, 2012.

Rehearing Denied May 4, 2012.

Richard J. Breibart, The Law Firm of Richard Breibart, of Lexington, for Petitioner.

Harry A. Hancock, S.C. Dept. of Revenue, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Justice HEARN:

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) conducted a sting operation on the Blue Moon Sports Bar, a private club operated by Blue Moon of Newberry, Inc. After…