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CS/SB 8-A: Gaming

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Hutson

Gaming; Revising the application requirements for an operating license to conduct pari-mutuel wagering for a pari-mutuel facility; prohibiting greyhound permitholders from conducting live racing; specifying that certain permitholders that do not conduct live racing or games retain their permit and remain pari-mutuel facilities; specifying that, if such permitholder has been issued a slot machine license, the permitholder’s facility remains an eligible facility, continues to be eligible for a slot machine license, is exempt from certain provisions of ch. 551, F.S., is eligible to be a guest track, and, if the permitholder is a harness horse racing permitholder, is eligible to be a host track for intertrack wagering and simulcasting and remains eligible for a cardroom license, etc.

Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect on the same date that SB 2A or similar legislation takes effect, if such legislation is adopted in the same legislative session or an extension thereof and becomes a law
Last Action: 7/8/2021 - Chapter No. 2021-271, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 2-A (Ch. 2021-268)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    5/14/2021 Senate • Filed
    • Referred to Appropriations -SJ 3
    • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 05/17/21, 2:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    5/17/2021 Senate • Introduced -SJ 3
    • CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 19 NAYS 0 -SJ 6
    • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 05/18/21 -SJ 13
    • CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 5
    5/18/2021 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 12
    • Amendment(s) adopted (234656, 508950, 885116) -SJ 13
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 13
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 13
    5/18/2021 House • In Messages
    • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (5/19/2021)
    • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
    5/19/2021 House • Amendment 663291 filed
    • Amendment 358093 filed
    • Amendment 365871 filed
    • Amendment 358093 withdrawn
    • Amendment 663291 withdrawn
    • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment 365871 Failed
    • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed; YEAS 73, NAYS 43
    • Message sent to senate
    5/19/2021 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 15
    5/20/2021 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -SJ 15
    5/25/2021 • Approved by Governor
    7/8/2021 • Chapter No. 2021-271, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 2-A (Ch. 2021-268)

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  • CS/SB 8-A, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/19/2021 at 1:43 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 2A (er) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Hutson Linked Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-268, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-A (Ch. 2021-269), CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271)
    H 7A (c2) Gaming Select Committee on Gaming Similar Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    H 1A (c2) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Select Committee on Gaming Compare Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 47 (pdf)
    402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program. Page 48 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 49 (pdf)
    550.002 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    550.0115 Permitholder license. Page 9 (pdf)
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit. Page 10 (pdf)
    550.0235 Limitation of civil liability. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0351 Charity racing days. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0425 Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.054 Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.0651 Elections for ratification of permits. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.0745 Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.09511 Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines. Page 20 (pdf)
    550.1155 Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected. Page 22 (pdf)
    550.1647 Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.1648 Greyhound adoptions. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.1815 Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited. Page 26 (pdf)
    550.2415 Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions. Page 27 (pdf)
    550.334 Quarter horse racing; substitutions. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3345 Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools. Page 31 (pdf)
    550.3615 Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    550.3616 Page 35 (pdf)
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders. Page 35 (pdf)
    550.5251 Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.615 Intertrack wagering. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules. Page 37 (pdf)
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license. Page 38 (pdf)
    551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.114 Slot machine gaming areas. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.116 Days and hours of operation. Page 41 (pdf)
    565.02 License fees; vendors; clubs; caterers; and others. Page 41 (pdf)
    849.086 Cardrooms authorized. Page 42 (pdf)
    849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. Page 45 (pdf)
    849.142 Page 46 (pdf)
    849.251 Page 46 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 8-A, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/18/2021 at 3:16 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 2A (er) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Hutson Linked Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-268, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-A (Ch. 2021-269), CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271)
    H 7A (c2) Gaming Select Committee on Gaming Similar Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    H 1A (c2) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Select Committee on Gaming Compare Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    365871 - Amendment
    Remove lines 293-1239 and insert:
    Daley 5/19/2021
    7:32 AM
    House: Failed
    5/19/2021
    PDF
    663291 - Amendment
    Remove lines 293-1238 and insert:
    Daley 5/19/2021
    7:32 AM
    House: Withdrawn
    5/19/2021
    PDF
    358093 - Amendment
    Between lines 836 and 837, insert:
    Daley 5/19/2021
    7:37 AM
    House: Withdrawn
    5/19/2021
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/19/2021 1:00 PM House 73 Yeas - 43 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 6 (pdf), Page 47 (pdf)
    402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program. Page 48 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 49 (pdf)
    550.002 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    550.0115 Permitholder license. Page 9 (pdf)
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit. Page 10 (pdf)
    550.0235 Limitation of civil liability. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0351 Charity racing days. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0425 Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.054 Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.0651 Elections for ratification of permits. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.0745 Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.09511 Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines. Page 20 (pdf)
    550.1155 Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected. Page 22 (pdf)
    550.1647 Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.1648 Greyhound adoptions. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.1815 Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited. Page 26 (pdf)
    550.2415 Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions. Page 27 (pdf)
    550.334 Quarter horse racing; substitutions. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3345 Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools. Page 31 (pdf)
    550.3615 Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    550.3616 Page 35 (pdf)
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders. Page 35 (pdf)
    550.5251 Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.615 Intertrack wagering. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules. Page 37 (pdf)
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license. Page 38 (pdf)
    551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.114 Slot machine gaming areas. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.116 Days and hours of operation. Page 41 (pdf)
    565.02 License fees; vendors; clubs; caterers; and others. Page 41 (pdf)
    849.086 Cardrooms authorized. Page 42 (pdf)
    849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. Page 45 (pdf)
    849.142 Page 46 (pdf)
    849.251 Page 46 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 8-A, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 5/17/2021 at 7:09 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 5/18/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 2A (e1) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Hutson Linked Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-268, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-A (Ch. 2021-269), CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271)
    H 7A (c1) Gaming Select Committee on Gaming Similar Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    H 1A (c1) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Select Committee on Gaming Compare Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    835556 - Amendment
    Delete lines 291 - 1233 and insert:
    Jones 5/17/2021
    7:58 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    5/18/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 431978 - Amendment to Amendment (835556)
    Delete lines 638 - 641 and insert:
    Jones 5/18/2021
    8:18 AM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    5/18/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    508950 - Amendment
    Between lines 472 and 473 insert:
    Hutson 5/18/2021
    8:28 AM
    Senate: Adopted
    5/18/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    234656 - Amendment
    Delete lines 1172 - 1179.
    Hutson 5/18/2021
    8:28 AM
    Senate: Adopted
    5/18/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    885116 - Amendment
    Between lines 1300 and 1301 insert:
    Hutson 5/18/2021
    8:28 AM
    Senate: Adopted
    5/18/2021
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/18/2021 1:09 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 6 (pdf), Page 47 (pdf)
    402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program. Page 48 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 49 (pdf)
    550.002 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    550.0115 Permitholder license. Page 9 (pdf)
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit. Page 10 (pdf)
    550.0235 Limitation of civil liability. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0351 Charity racing days. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0425 Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.054 Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.0745 Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.09511 Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines. Page 20 (pdf)
    550.1155 Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected. Page 22 (pdf)
    550.1647 Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.1648 Greyhound adoptions. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.1815 Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited. Page 26 (pdf)
    550.2415 Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions. Page 27 (pdf)
    550.334 Quarter horse racing; substitutions. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3345 Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools. Page 31 (pdf)
    550.3615 Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    550.3616 Page 35 (pdf)
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders. Page 35 (pdf)
    550.5251 Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.615 Intertrack wagering. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules. Page 37 (pdf)
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license. Page 38 (pdf)
    551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.114 Slot machine gaming areas. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.116 Days and hours of operation. Page 41 (pdf)
    551.121 Prohibited activities and devices; exceptions. Page 41 (pdf)
    565.02 License fees; vendors; clubs; caterers; and others. Page 41 (pdf)
    849.086 Cardrooms authorized. Page 42 (pdf)
    849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. Page 45 (pdf)
    849.142 Page 46 (pdf)
    849.251 Page 46 (pdf)

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  • SB 8-A, Original Filed Version Posted 5/14/2021 at 8:20 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 5/14/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 2A (c1) Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Hutson Linked Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-268, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-A (Ch. 2021-269), CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271)
    H 7A Gaming Select Committee on Gaming Identical Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    H 1A Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida Select Committee on Gaming Compare Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    606424 - Amendment
    Delete lines 291 - 1238 and insert:
    Appropriations
    (Farmer)
    5/17/2021
    2:11 PM
    (Late Filed)
    Withdrawn
    5/17/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    406258 - Amendment
    Delete lines 459 - 465 and insert:
    Appropriations
    (Hutson)
    5/17/2021
    10:50 AM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    5/17/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 938248 - Substitute Amendment (406258)
    Delete lines 291 - 1238 and insert:
    Appropriations
    (Farmer)
    5/17/2021
    2:18 PM
    (Late Filed)
    Withdrawn
    5/17/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    979034 - Amendment
    Between lines 636 and 637 insert:
    Appropriations
    (Rouson)
    5/17/2021
    1:32 PM
    (Late Filed)
    Withdrawn
    5/17/2021
    Web Page
    PDF
    274892 - Amendment
    Between lines 1169 and 1170 insert:
    Appropriations
    (Rouson)
    5/17/2021
    1:34 PM
    (Late Filed)
    Withdrawn
    5/17/2021
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    5/17/2021 2:00 PM Appropriations 19 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 6 (pdf), Page 47 (pdf)
    402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program. Page 48 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 49 (pdf)
    550.002 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    550.0115 Permitholder license. Page 9 (pdf)
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit. Page 10 (pdf)
    550.0235 Limitation of civil liability. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0351 Charity racing days. Page 14 (pdf)
    550.0425 Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.054 Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. Page 15 (pdf)
    550.0745 Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit. Page 17 (pdf)
    550.09511 Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. Page 19 (pdf)
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines. Page 20 (pdf)
    550.1155 Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected. Page 22 (pdf)
    550.1647 Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.1648 Greyhound adoptions. Page 23 (pdf)
    550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.1815 Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation. Page 24 (pdf)
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited. Page 26 (pdf)
    550.2415 Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions. Page 27 (pdf)
    550.334 Quarter horse racing; substitutions. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3345 Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit. Page 29 (pdf)
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools. Page 31 (pdf)
    550.3615 Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    550.3616 Page 35 (pdf)
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders. Page 35 (pdf)
    550.5251 Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.615 Intertrack wagering. Page 36 (pdf)
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules. Page 37 (pdf)
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license. Page 38 (pdf)
    551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.114 Slot machine gaming areas. Page 40 (pdf)
    551.116 Days and hours of operation. Page 41 (pdf)
    551.121 Prohibited activities and devices; exceptions. Page 41 (pdf)
    565.02 License fees; vendors; clubs; caterers; and others. Page 41 (pdf)
    849.086 Cardrooms authorized. Page 42 (pdf)
    849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. Page 45 (pdf)
    849.142 Page 46 (pdf)
    849.251 Page 46 (pdf)

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