The rules prohibit a range of private medical services, including abortions and all other types of surgery.

In line with earlier immigration law, the bill also prohibited the entry into the country of "sexual deviants", including homosexuals.

The Board prohibited a large number of publications in the past, including books by respected authors.

Federal regulations and state laws prohibit officials, including doctors, from discussing child-abuse cases publicly.

House rules prohibit members under most conditions from receiving gifts, including loans, that are not acquired at fair market value.

Antitrust laws prohibit independent businessmen, including doctors in private practice, from organizing to fix prices.

City campaign finance laws prohibit outside groups, including all political parties, from coordinating with candidates for office.

They prohibit discrimination on a variety of grounds, including racial or ethnic origin and disability.

There may prohibit certain persons, including professionals, from carrying out particular functions.

In 2010, the government prohibited several public gatherings, including demonstrations by union members concerned about corruption and other issues.