The government can ban truthful commercial speech if it can be proven that the public good demands such restrictions.

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The government can impose restrictions on truthful commercial speech if it directly harms public good or public health, and if the restriction directly advances the governmental interest in a way that is not more extensive than necessary. This is based on the Central Hudson test from the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Commission case.

The Government Can Ban Truthful Commercial Speech If It Can