# Medicare Program; Revisions to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Safeguards
> **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services** · Final rule. · Published 2012-03-14 · Effective 2012-04-13 · 77 FR 14989
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-5913
- **Category:** medicare
- **Sub-agency:** Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 14989
- **CFR reference:** 42 CFR 424
- **Publication date:** 2012-03-14
- **Effective date:** 2012-04-13
- **HHS docket:** CMS-6036-F2
## Abstract

This final rule removes the definition of "direct solicitation" and allows DMEPOS suppliers, including DMEPOS competitive bidding program contract suppliers, to contract with licensed agents to provide DMEPOS supplies, unless prohibited by State law. It also removes the requirement for compliance with local zoning laws and modifies certain State licensure requirement exceptions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/14/2012-5913/medicare-program-revisions-to-the-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-and-supplies)
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