These developments prompted the council's 1999 ordinance that essentially banned new first-floor professional offices along a four-block stretch of the street.

The bill essentially bans indoor smoking, covering most bars, restaurants and buildings, but includes a host of controversial exemptions.

Utah bans discounts or specials on alcoholic drinks, essentially banning happy hour.

It has been refused classification in Australia, essentially banning the game from sale.

The registry, which went into effect in 2003, essentially bans telemarketers from cold calling anyone whose name is on the list.

The new regulations, which do not require legislative approval, will essentially ban most residential and commercial development within 300 feet of reservoirs.

Essentially banning several years of students from CS courses is not a solution.

South Korea also essentially bans Japanese popular cultural icons, like films, videos, music and comic books.

The South Korean government essentially banned the film.

Many countries essentially ban telephone marketing to people's homes, and that prohibition is now being applied to unsolicited sales approaches by fax and E-mail.