But the threat of fines is already posing politically awkward choices in Germany.
Yet even with the threat of fines, many Californians are still blithely dousing their driveways.
Clearly the threat of fines were insufficient to make Toyota comply.
Ms Ralho thinks the threat of fines is starting to have an effect.
Companies faced the threat of fines and suspended Internet service if they did not comply by prescribed deadlines.
Persistent violators, for instance, already face the threat of fines and up to three years in prison.
"We do not believe Canadians should be forced, under threat of fines, jail, or both, to disclose extensive private and personal information," Mr. Clement said in a statement.
Neither the threat of fines on miscreants unable to afford them nor the euro area's ban on bail-outs was credible.
But the bill has faced opposition from some school district administrators, who say the threat of fines is necessary to keep students from skipping school.
Several senators were among those who vowed they would not give the ABS their name, despite the threat of fines of $180 per day for not completing it.
Threat of fines of up to £152 have resulted in a 70% reduction in the use of plastic bags, and a 25% cut in landfill waste.
