I see this being imposed on restaurants, much like the ADA regulations were. They will be forced to install expensive “clean burning” stoves, exhaust systems, and filters. This will necessitate EPA inspections of these kitchens to ensure compliance, for a fee of course.It will also increase manufacturing costs. In the end, businessman and homeowners (the rich) will bear the brunt.
I believe most of your scenario is already happening. I know a couple who had a small rural restaurant and were forced to sell it when the mandated environmental upgrades became just too expensive. If the owners don’t upgrade to EPA standards, they can’t find insurance. Also, they run the risk of failing an OSHA inspection if they have employees.