Assume that the State of Michigan passes a statute that grants all residents who purchase a brand new automobile made in Michigan a $2,000 credit on state sales tax.It is most likely true that:

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The statute in question is likely to violate the commerce clause of the US Constitution, as it discriminates against out-of-state entities by granting tax credits only to those who purchase a car made in Michigan. This could create an economic barrier for interstate commerce by making it more expensive for buyers to purchase cars made outside Michigan. Therefore, the statute would need to pass scrutiny under the dormant Commerce Clause, which bars states from discriminating against or unduly burdening interstate commerce.

Assume That the State of Michigan Passes a Statute That