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The Decree-Law regulates the licensing, operation and monitoring of private health units in Timor-Leste.

The plaintiff sought to restrain the construction of a Nestle water-bottling facility in Karachi, arguing that it would deplete the ground water which would be used in excessive amounts for water bottling. The court restrained respondent from any commercial activities, stating that no civilized society should permit unfettered exploitation of its natural resources.

The Supreme Court Administrative No. 05-11-4 (Rule of Procedure) codifies the rules of procedure for the civil forfeiture, asset preservation, or freezing of money, property or proceeds resulting from a money laundering offense.

The Decree-Law recognized the national importance of the cooperative sector as a form of ownership and community intervention which is a part of the country's economic life. It laid down the regulatory framework for the formation, organization, operation, winding-up and liquidation of cooperatives which are imbued with legal personality.

The Administrative Order directs the institutionalization a Government Energy Management Program, whereby the government aims to reduce its monthly consumption of electricity and petroleum products through electricity efficiency and conservation in the fuel use of government vehicles.

The Decree-Law prescribes the rules and regulations applicable to the practice of health professionals in the country in order to ensure the quality of the profession and their services.

The restoration farming strategy will be used as a means to restore the original vegetation structure of protected areas and other forest lands, as well as conserve the biological diversity therein.

The Executive Order designates the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the National Authority for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It also sets out the powers and functions of the DENR as CDM National Authority, and directs the creation of Technical Evaluation Committees and promulgation of rules and regulations to carry out its function.

The Magna Carta establishes the rights of residential electricity consumers with respect to their electric service.

The Decree-Law laid down the regulations imposed on pharmaceutical activities relating to production, import, commercialization and export of medicines in order to ensure their quality, safety and effectiveness.