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Borough of Avalon, NJ
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2024-04-24
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Chapter 22 Housing and Rentals
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Personnel
Ch 6
(Reserved)
Ch 7
Police Regulations
Ch 8
Traffic
Ch 9
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Facilities
Ch 10
Licenses and Permits
Ch 11
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 12
Animal Control
Ch 13
(Reserved)
Ch 14
Water and Sewer
Ch 15
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 16
Property Maintenance
Ch 17
Solid Waste Management
Ch 18
Health and Safety
Ch 19
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 20
Building and Construction
Ch 21
Fire Safety
Ch 22
Housing and Rentals
Ch 22 Art I
Registration, Inspection and Licensing of Rental Properties
§ 22-1
RENTAL PROPERTIES.
§ 22-1.1
Definitions.
§ 22-1.2
Short Title; Scope and Applicability.
§ 22-1.3
Policy Statement.
§ 22-1.3.1
Dual Responsibilities of Owners of Rentals Units.
§ 22-1.4
License Requirements for All Rental Properties.
§ 22-1.5
Procedure for Obtaining License.
§ 22-1.6
Conditions for Obtaining License.
§ 22-1.7
Denial of Issuance or Renewal of Rental License.
§ 22-1.7.1
Grounds for Denial of Rental License or Any Renewal.
§ 22-1.7.2
Appeal.
§ 22-1.7.3
Notice of Appeal; Contents.
§ 22-1.8
License Term; Scheduling of Inspections.
§ 22-1.8.1
Term.
§ 22-1.8.2
Transferability.
§ 22-1.9
Property Inspection; Nature Thereof; Frequency.
§ 22-1.9.1
Inspection; Frequency.
§ 22-1.9.2
Nature of Inspection.
§ 22-1.10
Property Failing Inspection; Effect; Reinspection; Suspension of License.
§ 22-1.10.1
Unoccupied Unit(s).
§ 22-1.10.2
Occupied Unit(s).
§ 22-1.10.3
Reinspection.
§ 22-1.10.4
License Suspended Pending Repairs.
§ 22-1.11
Evidence of License; Decal to Be Affixed to Each Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.12
Prohibitions on Occupancy.
§ 22-1.12.1
Occupancy Prohibited.
§ 22-1.12.2
Landlord Prohibited from Leasing Unlicensed Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.12.3
Occupancy by Tenant When Unit Unlicensed.
§ 22-1.12.4
Agent Prohibited From Renting Unlicensed Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.13
Limitations on Occupancy.
§ 22-1.13.1
Maximum Number of Occupants Not to Exceed 24.
§ 22-1.14
Maximum Number of Occupants; Posting.
§ 22-1.15
Owner Responsibilities; State and Municipal Registration; Maintain Tenant Register; Responsibility Form.
§ 22-1.16
Tenant Responsibilities.
§ 22-1.17
Fees.
§ 22-1.17.1
Types of Fees.
§ 22-1.17.2
License Fees.
§ 22-1.17.3
Fire Inspection Fees.
§ 22-1.17.4
Time For Payment of Fees; Late Payments; Refunds Prohibited.
§ 22-1.18
Enforcement.
§ 22-1.19
Rules and Regulations.
§ 22-1.20
(Reserved)
§ 22-1.21
Violations; Penalties.
§ 22-1.21.1
Penalty.
§ 22-1.21.2
Violations Occurring Within One Year.
§ 22-1.21.3
Additional Penalties.
Ch 22 Art II
Special Provisions Applicable to Short Term Tenancies or Occupancies of Less than 175 Consecutive Days
Ch 22 Art III
Suspension or Revocation of Rental Licenses
§ 22-3
REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION; OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROCEDURE; CONDITIONAL RENEWALS.
§ 22-3.1
Grounds for Revocation, Suspension or Probation.
§ 22-3.2
Procedure; Written Complaint; Notice; Hearing.
§ 22-3.2.1
Complaints; Filing.
§ 22-3.2.2
Procedure Upon Filing.
§ 22-3.2.3
Hearing Officer; Recusal.
§ 22-3.2.4
Hearing.
§ 22-3.2.5
Record of Hearing and Proceedings.
§ 22-3.2.6
Appearance By Municipal Prosecutor.
§ 22-3.3
License in Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.1
Recommendations of Hearing Officer as to Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.2
Terms of Probationary Status of Rental License.
§ 22-3.3.3
Modification of Probationary Conditions.
§ 22-3.3.4
Violation of Conditions of Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.5
Change In Tenants During Probationary Status; Notification to Borough.
§ 22-3.4
Conditional Renewal of Rental License.
§ 22-3.4.1
Renewal of License In Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.4.2
Failure to Comply.
§ 22-3.5
Rental License Deemed Severable for Disciplinary Action.
§ 22-3.6
Time For Instituting Revocation or Suspension Proceedings.
§ 22-3.6.1
Proceedings for Revocation or Suspension.
§ 22-3.7
Violations; Penalties.
§ 22-3.7.1
Fines and Penalties.
§ 22-3.7.2
Penal and Administrative Penalty.
Ch 22 Art IV
Bond Requirements for Certain Rental Properties and Forfeiture Provisions
§ 22-4
POSTING OF BOND AGAINST CONSEQUENCES OF TENANTS BEHAVIOR.
§ 22-4.1
Findings.
§ 22-4.2
Definitions.
§ 22-4.3
Duty and Responsibility of Landlord.
§ 22-4.4.1
Substantiated Complaints; Number Required; Procedure.
§ 22-4.4.2
Procedure Upon Filing of Complaint.
§ 22-4.4.3
Hearing.
§ 22-4.4.4
Requirement for Bond.
§ 22-4.4.5
Duration of Bond Requirements; Discharge; Extension or Renewal of Bond.
§ 22-4.5
Forfeiture, Extension of Period; Increase in Amount of Security; Proceedings.
§ 22-4.5.1
Proceedings for Forfeiture.
§ 22-4.5.2
Proceedings Before Hearing Officer.
§ 22-4.5.3
Recovery by Landlord from Tenant.
§ 22-4.6
Hearing Officer; Qualifications; Appointment.
§ 22-4.6.1
Qualifications.
§ 22-4.6.2
Appointment; Termination.
§ 22-4.6.3
Compensation.
§ 22-4.6.4
Recusal of Hearing Officer.
Ch 22 Art V
Housing Standards
§ 22-5
HOUSING CODE.
§ 22-5.1
Adoption of State Housing Code.
§ 22-5.2
Enforcement.
§ 22-5.3
Inspections; Right of Entry.
§ 22-5.4
Notice of Violation.
§ 22-5.5
Hearings.
§ 22-5.6
Emergencies.
§ 22-5.7
Adoption of Rules and Regulations.
§ 22-5.8
Occupancy or Rental of Dwellings Not Conforming to Standards.
§ 22-5.9
Violations and Penalties.
Ch 23
Beach and Dune Protection
Ch 24
Environmental Trust Fund
Ch 25
Land Use Procedures
Ch 26
Subdivision and Site Plan Review
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 28
Property Restrictions
Ch 29
Dedication and Memorial Programs
Ch 30
Stormwater Regulations
Ch 31
Soil and Soil Removal
Ch 32
(Reserved)
Ch 33
(Reserved)
Ch 34
(Reserved)
Ch 35
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Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 22
Housing and Rentals
Editor's Note: Articles 1—4 Prior ordinance history: 2000 Code §§ 22:1—22:1-19; 22:2-1—22:2-7; 22:3-1.1—22:3-6.4 and Ordinance Nos. 623-2009, 645-2011 and 664-2012. Amended in their entirety by Ordinance No. 713-2014.
Article I
Registration, Inspection and Licensing of Rental Properties
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§ 22-1
RENTAL PROPERTIES.
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§ 22-1.1
Definitions.
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§ 22-1.2
Short Title; Scope and Applicability.
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§ 22-1.3
Policy Statement.
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§ 22-1.3.1
Dual Responsibilities of Owners of Rentals Units.
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§ 22-1.4
License Requirements for All Rental Properties.
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§ 22-1.5
Procedure for Obtaining License.
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§ 22-1.6
Conditions for Obtaining License.
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§ 22-1.7
Denial of Issuance or Renewal of Rental License.
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§ 22-1.7.1
Grounds for Denial of Rental License or Any Renewal.
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§ 22-1.7.2
Appeal.
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§ 22-1.7.3
Notice of Appeal; Contents.
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§ 22-1.8
License Term; Scheduling of Inspections.
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§ 22-1.8.1
Term.
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§ 22-1.8.2
Transferability.
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§ 22-1.9
Property Inspection; Nature Thereof; Frequency.
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§ 22-1.9.1
Inspection; Frequency.
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§ 22-1.9.2
Nature of Inspection.
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§ 22-1.10
Property Failing Inspection; Effect; Reinspection; Suspension of License.
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§ 22-1.10.1
Unoccupied Unit(s).
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§ 22-1.10.2
Occupied Unit(s).
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§ 22-1.10.3
Reinspection.
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§ 22-1.10.4
License Suspended Pending Repairs.
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§ 22-1.11
Evidence of License; Decal to Be Affixed to Each Rental Unit.
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§ 22-1.12
Prohibitions on Occupancy.
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§ 22-1.12.1
Occupancy Prohibited.
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§ 22-1.12.2
Landlord Prohibited from Leasing Unlicensed Rental Unit.
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§ 22-1.12.3
Occupancy by Tenant When Unit Unlicensed.
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§ 22-1.12.4
Agent Prohibited From Renting Unlicensed Rental Unit.
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§ 22-1.13
Limitations on Occupancy.
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§ 22-1.13.1
Maximum Number of Occupants Not to Exceed 24.
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§ 22-1.14
Maximum Number of Occupants; Posting.
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§ 22-1.15
Owner Responsibilities; State and Municipal Registration; Maintain Tenant Register; Responsibility Form.
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§ 22-1.16
Tenant Responsibilities.
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§ 22-1.17
Fees.
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§ 22-1.17.1
Types of Fees.
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§ 22-1.17.2
License Fees.
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§ 22-1.17.3
Fire Inspection Fees.
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§ 22-1.17.4
Time For Payment of Fees; Late Payments; Refunds Prohibited.
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§ 22-1.18
Enforcement.
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§ 22-1.19
Rules and Regulations.
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§ 22-1.20
(Reserved)
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§ 22-1.21
Violations; Penalties.
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§ 22-1.21.1
Penalty.
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§ 22-1.21.2
Violations Occurring Within One Year.
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§ 22-1.21.3
Additional Penalties.
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Article II
Special Provisions Applicable to Short Term Tenancies or Occupancies of Less than 175 Consecutive Days
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Article III
Suspension or Revocation of Rental Licenses
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§ 22-3
REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION; OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROCEDURE; CONDITIONAL RENEWALS.
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§ 22-3.1
Grounds for Revocation, Suspension or Probation.
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§ 22-3.2
Procedure; Written Complaint; Notice; Hearing.
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§ 22-3.2.1
Complaints; Filing.
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§ 22-3.2.2
Procedure Upon Filing.
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§ 22-3.2.3
Hearing Officer; Recusal.
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§ 22-3.2.4
Hearing.
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§ 22-3.2.5
Record of Hearing and Proceedings.
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§ 22-3.2.6
Appearance By Municipal Prosecutor.
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§ 22-3.3
License in Probationary Status.
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§ 22-3.3.1
Recommendations of Hearing Officer as to Probationary Status.
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§ 22-3.3.2
Terms of Probationary Status of Rental License.
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§ 22-3.3.3
Modification of Probationary Conditions.
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§ 22-3.3.4
Violation of Conditions of Probationary Status.
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§ 22-3.3.5
Change In Tenants During Probationary Status; Notification to Borough.
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§ 22-3.4
Conditional Renewal of Rental License.
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§ 22-3.4.1
Renewal of License In Probationary Status.
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§ 22-3.4.2
Failure to Comply.
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§ 22-3.5
Rental License Deemed Severable for Disciplinary Action.
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§ 22-3.6
Time For Instituting Revocation or Suspension Proceedings.
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§ 22-3.6.1
Proceedings for Revocation or Suspension.
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§ 22-3.7
Violations; Penalties.
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§ 22-3.7.1
Fines and Penalties.
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§ 22-3.7.2
Penal and Administrative Penalty.
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Article IV
Bond Requirements for Certain Rental Properties and Forfeiture Provisions
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§ 22-4
POSTING OF BOND AGAINST CONSEQUENCES OF TENANTS BEHAVIOR.
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§ 22-4.1
Findings.
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§ 22-4.2
Definitions.
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§ 22-4.3
Duty and Responsibility of Landlord.
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§ 22-4.4.1
Substantiated Complaints; Number Required; Procedure.
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§ 22-4.4.2
Procedure Upon Filing of Complaint.
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§ 22-4.4.3
Hearing.
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§ 22-4.4.4
Requirement for Bond.
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§ 22-4.4.5
Duration of Bond Requirements; Discharge; Extension or Renewal of Bond.
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§ 22-4.5
Forfeiture, Extension of Period; Increase in Amount of Security; Proceedings.
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§ 22-4.5.1
Proceedings for Forfeiture.
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§ 22-4.5.2
Proceedings Before Hearing Officer.
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§ 22-4.5.3
Recovery by Landlord from Tenant.
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§ 22-4.6
Hearing Officer; Qualifications; Appointment.
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§ 22-4.6.1
Qualifications.
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§ 22-4.6.2
Appointment; Termination.
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§ 22-4.6.3
Compensation.
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§ 22-4.6.4
Recusal of Hearing Officer.
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Article V
Housing Standards
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§ 22-5
HOUSING CODE.
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§ 22-5.1
Adoption of State Housing Code.
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§ 22-5.2
Enforcement.
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§ 22-5.3
Inspections; Right of Entry.
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§ 22-5.4
Notice of Violation.
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§ 22-5.5
Hearings.
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§ 22-5.6
Emergencies.
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§ 22-5.7
Adoption of Rules and Regulations.
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§ 22-5.8
Occupancy or Rental of Dwellings Not Conforming to Standards.
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§ 22-5.9
Violations and Penalties.
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