protectionism

Why you shouldn’t fear the peer-to-peer economy

Utah’s Constitution requires a free market, yet every year it seems that incumbent companies use antiquated laws to try to shut down their upstart competitors.

Connor Boyack
| 9th Nov 2018

2018 Bills

HB 429: Rental Car Protectionism

This bill adds numerous costly regulations for companies empowering Utahns to share/rent their own vehicles.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 25th Feb 2018

2018 Bills

HB 369: The Tesla Carve-Out

This bill exempts Tesla from the current protectionist laws that prohibit vehicle manufacturers from selling their cars directly to Utahns.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 12th Feb 2018

Op-Eds

The Utah Legislature should allow Tesla to compete

Libertas Institute Staff
| 6th Apr 2017

2016 Bills

HB 384: Legalizing Direct Sales for Tesla, Vanderhall, and Other Manufacturers

Libertas Institute Staff
| 18th Feb 2016

2016 Bills

HB 315: Protectionism for Commercial Beekeepers

Libertas Institute Staff
| 11th Feb 2016

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