71.   In the Hopwood case, named after a white plaintiff denied admission to the University of Texas law school, the judges banned the use of racial preferences.

72.   In the past the United States has been opposed to any treaty that would ban all use of land mines.

73.   Indeed strict laws banning cell phone use while driving have been considered by dozens of state legislatures, but enacted by none.

74.   It banned the use of sheep organs, cattle brains and other animal parts in the meat processing industry.

75.   It bans the use of non-lethal weapons against enemy troops, but permits the use of chemicals against property, provided they do not harm people or animals.

76.   It does not decriminalize the drug and avoids conflicting with federal laws banning use of the drug.

77.   It is likely that California voters will be asked to vote next year on a measure that would ban the use of dogs on bear hunts.

78.   It would also end outdoor cigarette advertising, ban the use of cartoon characters and other promotional activity.

79.   Last summer, they met with vendors and agreed to ban the use of mechanized sound systems in favor of hand-held bells.

80.   Last fall, the city adopted one of the most restrictive ordinances in the country, banning the use of most toxic pesticides.