But a push for local and statewide bans has become an increasing focus of the opposition.

The town is being challenged on the ground that the legality of tobacco sales to adults precludes local bans on cigarette machines.

These groups call for the local or worldwide ban or discontinuation of Arava.

The town had planned to lift its local ban, but the announcement of the statewide restrictions dashed those plans.

Croatian provinces were ruled by local bans, appointed by the Hungary.

Mr. Silver said he would consider very limited changes to help those who have made investments to conform to local bans around the sate.

However, there have been local bans and eradication programs in some areas of the USA.

Mr. Estrada said that about 35 predator animals were trapped in the vicinity of his ranch before the local ban went into effect in 1986.

Supporters of the Columbus law, including the police officers union, said they pushed for a local ban in response to the expiration of the federal law.

But a number of academic studies have shown that there was no decline in revenue for restaurants in areas that have local bans.