Set Forth the Central Hudson Test for Commercial Speech and Discuss

question 21

Essay

Set forth the Central Hudson Test for Commercial Speech and discuss whether or not you believe the test should be broadened to provide additional protection for commercial speech with reasons in support.
The test has four prongs as follows:
(1) Does the speech concern an illegal activity? Is it misleading?
(2) Is the government interest served by the restriction on commercial speech substantial?
(3) Does the regulation directly advance the government interest asserted?
(4) Is the regulation more extensive than necessary to serve the government interest?

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