In 1997, Congress softened the most stringent provisions of the law affecting immigrants.

In such cases, some of the most stringent provisions of the act are not applied and special regulations are written.

Due to the stringent legal provisions that govern their issuance Pfandbriefe are deemed particularly safe.

Less stringent provisions were introduced for shotguns in 1967.

But it does suggest that lawmakers are coming under political pressure to soften the most stringent provisions of the law affecting immigrants.

Nor does it mean a compilation of all the stringent existing national provisions.

Next, the possibility of less stringent provisions for private individuals if the private employment conditions are in order.

Today, in the middle of an economic crisis, it is not wise to increase the financial burden on small firms and consumers through very stringent provisions.

Paragraph 4 of Article 100a enables Member States to apply far more stringent national provisions for environmental reasons.

Article 8 provides that member states may adopt more stringent provisions than those set out in the Directive if they so wish.