This was done after four years of preparation that required passing a new law (Law 401) to allow public-private partnerships in water supply.

She was limited by state laws, which allow partnerships between doctors but not between a nurse practitioner and a doctor, for example.

No marriage licenses, allows domestic partnerships (with limited rights).

California allows domestic partnerships with benefits similar to civil unions.

In the 1960s Ohio law allowed limited partnerships but not professional corporations.

He said he would encourage more foreign investment, allow private partnerships in the state-run oil business and slash corporate taxes.

The Canton of Zurich has allowed registered partnerships for some time.

Later, under leftwing governments, some progressive laws were passed, including one against hate crimes and another allowing civil partnerships.