regulation

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

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

Property Rights

Utah needs more affordable housing, less zoning

As Utah economy continues to grow, the housing market remains stagnant. The reason why is not what you might expect.

Molly Davis
| 20th Oct 2017

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