The compromise would have delayed enforcement of the regulations until June 1, 2001, when a new president would be in office.

But city officials agreed to delay enforcement at least until the underlying issues in the Callahan case were debated today.

But he delayed enforcement for six months.

The court has simply delayed enforcement of the ban for about a week until the next hearing.

He delayed enforcement of the order for 10 days to give Liggett & Myers time to appeal.

But under Federal court rules the decision does not become official for up to 21 days, meaning the city must delay enforcement.

The plan was approved but city officials still have to persuade the County Council to delay enforcement.

At the same time, the city agreed to delay enforcement of the possession ban until March 1.

Oregon has delayed enforcement of the law, and the Republicans who took control of the legislature have called for its repeal.

The trade body's appellate review will take up to 90 days, delaying enforcement of the ruling until at least the end of January.