31.   With nothing other than a business license and marketable computer skills, Ng launched Technicomm from his apartment.

32.   Penalties for companies violating the law would include revocation of business licenses or a ban on sales of their products.

33.   A central bank official said last month that only one or possibly two business licenses should be sold, indicating a prior merger was likely.

34.   A Zurich banker, speaking on condition of anonymity, said some firms received business licenses and other government favors as rewards for their participation.

35.   A security official has said business licenses were being checked.

36.   Another law requires government agencies to offer evidence and explanations before revoking business licenses, imposing penalties and holding people in detention.

37.   And if owner Marc Emery is found guilty of trafficking in marijuana seeds, they say the city should consider withdrawing his business license.

38.   But Chin was quoted by newspapers as telling the Legislature that the concessions had business licenses and all income was reported and taxes paid.

39.   Cat-meat restaurants will be closed, their business licenses withdrawn and anyone trading in felines will face severe penalties.

40.   China has started issuing business licenses for power supply, giving companies exclusive rights to regional markets, an official report said Thursday.