regulation

Op-Eds

Freedom of beekeeping not allowed in the Beehive State

We live in the Beehive State, yet beekeeping is illegal unless you first register with the government.

Connor Boyack
| 9th Jan 2018

2018 Bills

HB 88: An 86% Tax on E-Cigarettes and Supplies

This bill would impose a crushing 86% tax on e-cigarettes and supplies.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 2nd Jan 2018

Blog

Welcome to Utah: Life Regulated

While Utah strives to maintain an image of “best for business” and “best managed,” its 88,150 restrictive regulations reveal a much different picture.

Michael Melendez
| 27th Dec 2017

Property Rights

Weber County Bans So-Called “Light Trespassing”

Residents in one county in Utah are now expected to buy lights that don't cause "light trespassing."

Molly Davis
| 20th Nov 2017

Justice and Due Process

Government-owned businesses shouldn’t be above the law

If private businesses are held legally accountable to the public, why isn't government?

Molly Davis
| 1st Nov 2017

Free Market

Occupational Licensure: Public Safety, or Something More?

The state's interest in protecting public safety is too often used as justification for regulations that exceed that limited scope.

Connor Boyack
| 24th Oct 2017

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