Classification of tools used to accomplish the legislation purpose32
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax and spend | Impose taxes, provide tax credits or exemptions |
| Direct regulation | Directly impose restrictions such as prohibitions and licensing on individuals and businesses |
| Indirect regulation through tort system | Grant of causes of action in tort to government or others |
| Deregulation | Repeal of legislative provisions that disincentivize desired public health behaviours |
| Delegation of regulation to public administrative body | Grant legal authority to public or administrative body (e.g., school board) empowering it to act and set its duties |
| Alter informational environment | Mandate product labelling, instructions for safe use, disclosure of ingredients or health warnings, limits on harmful or misleading advertising |
| Alter built environment | Grant ability to alter or regulate built environment or what people can do with built environment |
| Alter socioeconomic environment | Improve health by targeting social or economic resources to benefit of disadvantaged populations |