Issue Position: Environmental Regulations

Issue Position

Let me first point out that we are already regulated to a very large extent. I agree that some level of regulations is necessary. Obviously, we all want a clean environment. That is why I have voted against offshore drilling along our entire coast, voted to expand the Conservation Land Bank and pushed hard to allow local municipalities and Counties like Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County have the authority to regulate plastic usage and other similar issues

However, balance is also needed. There shouldn't be undue regulatory burdens that have limited positive impact but detract from the profitability of businesses that have tight margins already.

Great care also need to be taken to protect personal property rights.

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