In 1985, each club received $30,000 from baseball's licensing program.

Both departments had been discussing licensing programs before Sept. 11.

Hunting and shooting groups, many based in the West, are urging their members to boycott the licensing program.

The licensing program, which began in 1987, costs $230 per license.

Bonds is the first player in the thirty-year history of the licensing program not to sign.

The licensing program continued and expanded in the 1960s as the music industry grew and changed.

Justice Department officials, the report said, have talked to nearly 100 companies about the licensing program.

"We're committed to complying with the settlement, and we've made changes to the licensing program."

States with quality standards built into their licensing programs may have higher requirements for support staff such as teacher assistants.

It has expanded to include more than 150 classes a month, two indoor facilities and a new national licensing program.