Practice question
A regulation distinguishes industrial kilns from small office printers because the record establishes markedly different emission risks. The category remains open to future facilities and treats members alike. No heightened-scrutiny issue exists. The challenger proves only that the boundary could be somewhat more precise, while conceding a legitimate goal and reasonable connection. Which is best?
- Any possible refinement defeats rational basis.
- The court must design the scientifically perfect boundary.
- Economic distinctions require unanimity of regulated firms.
- The imperfection alone does not defeat a classification with the stipulated reasonable foundation.
- The legislature may regulate only one named firm.
Legal references
- Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. v. Commissioner of Customs, G.R. No. 256907, February 20, 2023, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/feb2023/gr_256907_2023.html
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