The order matters
Good regulation asks the narrowest question first: what problem is being solved, which channel causes it, what existing tool is failing, and which new tool would fix it with the least collateral harm?
Bill 208 is not ready for shortcuts
the September 24 transcript shows deferred debate on motions for technical assistance, cross-jurisdictional analysis, and a stakeholder list. Those are not side issues. They are the minimum work needed for proportionate lawmaking.
The proportionality test
- Define the youth-access source.
- Quantify legal-retail compliance.
- Quantify illicit and online supply.
- Compare enforcement-first amendments to prohibition-first amendments.
- Publish reasons for the chosen path.