> > effort to regulate alcohol > This isn't a law. Yes, this was why the word "regulate" was used. > which should not even be necessary given it's not legisl

> > effort to regulate alcohol > This isn't a law. Yes, this was why the word "regulate" was used. > which should not even be necessary given it's not legislation Lawmakers empower regulators to make ordinary rules without specifying every detail in laws. Sometimes lawmakers don't like what regulators do, though, and choose to exercise more direct oversight.