Jaruvan then sought legal amendments that allowed charges to be filed against public officials by parties who had not been damaged.

The companies want the city to eliminate the price cap for these customers, allowing charges to go to $30 per cubic yard, or perhaps higher.

The three-day delay is intended to allow charges of irregularities to be adjudicated.

In allowing charges to be dropped, a prosecutor often gives added credence to claims of false arrest, they said.

Rather, he said, "our company puts itself at risk for large business losses if we allow charges for Internet gaming."

Some systems allow specific charges for cost recovery for some assets upon certain identifiable events.

St Thomas allows, however, charges for actual services provided.

In addition, the ruling also allows more serious charges against people who conspire to commit such crimes.

Congress also deregulated the cable companies, allowing higher charges for basic service and thus making premium channels more premium than ever.

In housing that allows pets but charges supplemental rent or deposits for them, these fees must be waived.