Regulation of business can help protect the public, encourage and protect competition (for the betterment of the public), and can result in tax revenue. Too much regulation can stifle business, which can force businesses to lay off, shut down or move out of state.

Do you feel that California regulates too much or not enough? Avoid politics in this discussion. Please give an example to support your opinion, using a recent news article or statistics (paste link or upload file).