We're increasing our licensing standards.

Includes information on federal licensing standards for various firearms businesses (manufacturers, importers, and dealers).

That proposal, made by a Regents committee two years ago, would have given New York the strictest licensing standard in the nation.

"The very strict licensing standards imposed upon casino employees serve to protect against any threat of crime or corruption," he said.

And architects' associations in both countries are jointly fashioning licensing standards that both Governments will accept so members can practice in either country.

Because some hypnotherapy degrees are offered through programs that are unaccredited in nature, they do not have to meet any requirements established by national licensing standards.

Researchers have found that states with stronger licensing standards have a greater number of good-quality centers.

"We have no intention of taking action against those individuals beyond bringing them into compliance with our licensing standards," Mr. Martinez said.

The act will impose stricter licensing standards, including a tougher truck driving test, Mr. Harrison said.

Drivers of black taxis would like to see a single licensing standard, which would presumably be difficult if not impossible for most minicabs to meet.