1.   A final question which falls to be considered is whether they also apply to national legislation adopted prior to the directive.

2.   In addition, various questions were asked about the applicability of national legislation to local conditions.

3.   National legislation defines the powers of local authorities.

4.   Peace would mean no more suits For the tobacco industry, peace would be national legislation that would end anti-smoking lawsuits.

5.   The question then arises as to how specific the Community legislation has to be before it precludes national legislation.

6.   There remains the question of how to approach national legislation in the light of relevant Community directives.

7.   They also recognize the importance of national legislation aimed at eradicating torture.

8.   However, in terms of trade between member states, national legislation becomes subordinate to EC legislation.

9.   - Nine deaths and hundreds of serious injuries later, two Arizona congressmen are pushing national legislation to make houseboats safer.

10.   A ban would harmonize disparate national legislation, thereby allowing publishers to sell their newspapers and magazines throughout the EU without breaking any domestic regulations.