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by dylan604 1606 days ago
Depends on the punishment for violations. If there is "no user servicable" parts inside, they should be taxed very heavily. Obviously, that would just be passed along to the consumers. However, if it is heavy enough, would consumers choose not to buy? That tax money could be used to offset other expenses related to waste.

However, I stipulate people will still buy and gov't will repurpose the money raised from taxes to do other things.