Critics said the new rules, which take effect in a year, were long overdue.
Mr. Ishihara spearheaded the ordinance changes, which take effect in July.
Delta Airlines, for example, recently announced new benefits for its elite SkyMiles members, which take effect in 2010.
Some police officers say they hesitate to enforce the new penalties, which take effect on Feb. 1.
The requirements, which take effect July 1, carry out a law signed by President Bush on Feb. 8.
The rules, which take effect in 90 days, have broad implications for public health and the tobacco industry.
The bonus limits, which take effect at the beginning of next year, could be felt beyond Europe's largest banks.
The city officials said new federal guidelines, which take effect this school year, proved they were right all along.
These changes, which take effect at the first of the year, will not fundamentally change the game.
The new rules, which take effect on March 15, revert to the prior method for setting wages.
But it said that the liability protections, which take effect on Jan . 24 should be in place before doctors start giving the vaccine.
