After evaluating the report of the council and any other desired information based on the criteria outlined in Code Section 43-1A-6 and considering governmental and societal costs and benefits, if the General Assembly finds that it is necessary to regulate a business or profession not previously regulated by law, the most appropriate alternative method of regulation should be implemented, consistent with the public interest and this Code section:

(1) Where the consumer may have a substantial basis for relying on the services of a profession or business, a system of certification should be implemented;

(2) Where apparent that adequate regulation cannot be achieved by means other than licensing, a system of licensing should be implemented; or

(3) Where regulation as defined in this chapter is deemed too restrictive and unnecessary to protect the public health and welfare, a less restrictive means of ensuring public protection, including but not limited to stricter civil action or criminal penalties, inspection requirements, or a system of registration, may be considered.