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Lightbulbs, books, and abortions … when is a ban not a ban?

By Timothy P. Carney
Published August 22, 2023 3:12pm ET
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Lightbulbs, books, and abortions … when is a ban not a ban?
It is now illegal to manufacture, import, or sell the traditional lightbulb or any lightbulb that has not been shown to produce 45 lumens per watt. If a retailer or manufacturer sells or creates such a bulb, the business will be fined $542 per bulb. UP FOR DEBATE: TRUMP, DESANTIS, AND 2024 GOP HOPEFULS’ STANCE […]

It is now illegal to manufacture, import, or sell the traditional lightbulb or any lightbulb that has not been shown to produce 45 lumens per watt.

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