It was the first time the state had enacted such a ban.

It is the first country to enact such a ban.

Last year, Maine became the first state to enact such a ban.

Over the years, there have been proposals to enact such a ban, the most recent in 1991.

A few countries have enacted bans or controls on their use.

Tennessee's is not the first prison system to enact such a ban.

The vote was seen as reflecting strong Senate sentiment to enact such a ban.

Most of the European nations have enacted similar bans.

In June 2005, the city council did not have enough votes to enact a ban on cardrooms.