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Winter Parking Ban

The all-night parking ban for the winter season will commence each year on November 1 and continue to April 1 of the following year.  The hours of restriction are 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on all village streets and municipal parking lots.

The superintendent of Public Works has the authority to remove any and all vehicles that are parked or abandoned during snowstorms, snow removal and other emergencies. 

This ordinance will be strictly enforced and violators ticketed. 

Reminder- pursuant to 1219 of the Vehicle & Traffic Law of the State of New York it is against the law to plow, snow blow, shovel or in any way deposit snow on village streets.
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Tractor Trailers Prohibited on South End of Juckett park

 After continuing accidents involving tractor trailers attempting to go around the south end of Juckett Park, the Village Board has passed a new law prohibiting tractor trailers from using this section of roadway. New signs have also been posted. 

The new law reads as follows: Tractor-trailer combinations prohibited 

§ 201-11.1    

 A. The one-way-only spur connecting the southbound lane of River Street to the northbound lane of Main Street, located at the southerly end of Juckett Park between the Soldiers Memorial Monument and the flagpole. No person shall operate a tractor-trailer combination on the following described areas of streets or highways within the Village, and tractor-trailer combinations are excluded from the following described areas of streets or highways within the Village.
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Alcoholic Beverages

 § 60-2. Definitions 

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them. All other words shall have the meanings normally ascribed to them in regular usage. 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE -- Includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, cider and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed by a human being. 

CONTAINER -- Any bottle, can, glass or other receptacle suitable for or used to hold any liquid. 

PUBLIC LANDS -- Any highway, street, sidewalk, park or playground. 

VILLAGE -- The Village of Hudson Falls. 

§ 60-3. Open containers prohibited 

No person shall have in his possession any open container containing an alcoholic beverage on any public land within the Village. 

§ 60-4. Exceptions 

The foregoing prohibition shall not apply in the event of a fair, picnic or other community gathering for which special permission has been granted by the Village. 

§ 60-6. Penalties for offenses 

Each violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both. A violation of this chapter shall constitute disorderly conduct, and any person violating the same shall be declared a disorderly person.
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Outdoor Burning 

81-9 - Outdoor Burning

Only wood, charcoal or coal may be burned in outdoor containers within the village
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Curfew Law 

§ 82-1. Purpose and intent 

  It is the purpose and intent of the Village of Hudson Falls to protect and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Hudson Falls and to maintain rule and order by prescribing, in accordance with prevailing community standards, regulations concerning the presence of minors on streets, roads, highways, public parks or other public areas of the Village at night to reduce juvenile crime and vandalism, to protect the children and minors of the Village against juvenile victimization and to further family responsibility by assisting parental supervision. 

§ 82-2. Definitions. 

As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings indicated: 

KNOWINGLY -- Includes knowledge of information which a parent should reasonably be expected to have concerning the whereabouts of a minor in that parent's legal custody. It is intended to include and require neglectful or careless parents to maintain a reasonable community standard of parental responsibility through an objective test. It shall be no defense that a parent was indifferent to the activities, conduct or whereabouts of such minor. 

MINOR -- For purposes of this local law only, a minor shall mean any person under the age of 18 years of age, i.e., 17 years of age and younger. 

PARENT -- Any person having legal custody of a minor as a natural or adoptive parent, as a legal guardian, as a person who stands in loco parentis or as a person to whom legal custody has been given by court order. 

PUBLIC PLACE -- Any place to which the public has access, whether privately or publicly owned, including but not limited to public streets, roads, thoroughfares, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, recreation or shopping areas, stores, cafes, restaurants, eating establishments, public transportation facilities, vehicles used for public transportation, parking lots or any other public building, structure or area. 

REMAIN or LOITER -- To stay behind, to tarry or to stay upon a public place. 

§ 82-3. Curfew established. 

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any minor to remain, or loiter, or to be in, on, or upon any public place within the Village of Hudson Falls between the hours of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 5:00 a.m. (also known as the "curfew hours").

§ 82-6. Parental responsibility

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a parent knowingly to permit or by inefficient control to allow a minor to he or loiter or remain in, on or upon a public place in the Village during curfew hours under circumstances not constituting an exception to or an exemption from or otherwise beyond the scope of this chapter. 

§ 82-7. Penalties for offenses

A.  Minors under the age of 16 years in violation of any provision of this chapter shall come within the provisions of Article 7 of the Family Court Act, titled "Persons in Need of Supervision."

B. Any minor that is 16 or 17 years of age and is convicted of violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $100 for the first conviction; $175 for the second conviction; and $300 thereafter or be required to perform community set-vice, or any combination thereof.

C. Any parent convicted of violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $150 for the first conviction; $225 for the second conviction; and $400 thereafter or be required to perform community service, or any combination thereof.
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Animal Control 

§ 86-5. Domestic animals. 

A. The owner of any other domestic animals or pets, including but not limited to all species of lizard, snake, spider, bird, rat, mice, guinea pig or rabbit, shall maintain said other domestic animal or pet in a cage or appropriate container at all times when said other domestic animal or pet is outside the premises of the owner.

B. All dog feces must be immediately removed from the streets, highways and sidewalks by the owner of the dog. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dog to allow the dog to defecate on the property of another without the consent of the property owner. 

§ 86-6. Control of dogs. 

It shall be unlawful for any owner of or any person owning or harboring any dog in the Village to permit or allow any such dog to:

A. Engage in habitual barking, howling, crying or whining or to conduct itself in such a manner as to habitually annoy any person other than the owner or person(s) harboring such dog or which disturbs the peace, generally, by loud noises at any time of the day or night.

B. Cause damage or destruction to the property of or commit a nuisance upon the premises of a person other than the owner or person(s) harboring such dog without the consent or approval of the owner of such premises.

C. Chase, jump on or at, or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as would reasonably cause intimidation or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury.

D. Attack, chase or worry any domestic animal, as defined by § 108 of the Agricultural and Markets Law.

E. Habitually chase or bark at motor vehicles, motorcycles or bicycles while on a public street, highway or place or upon private property without the consent or approval of the owner of such property.

F. Be off the premises of the owner or harborer unless restrained by a leash. Such dog may be unleashed while off the owner's or harborer's premises only on such occasions as when such dog is on the private premises of another with the knowledge, consent and approval of such person.

G. No dog, whether leashed or unleashed, shall be in any restaurant, grocery or commercial establishment which sells food for human consumption except for a service dog.

H.  No person who owns or harbors a dog shall permit the premises, structures or enclosures in which such dog is kept to be unclean or unsanitary. 

§ 86-7. Control of cats. 

It shall be unlawful for any owner of or any person owning or harboring a cat in the Village to permit or allow any cat to run or roam at large within the Village or to enter upon the premises of another without the knowledge, consent or approval of such person.

ARTICLE V, Enforcement and Penalties

§ 86-8. Enforcement officer. 

A. The Animal Control Officer or other law enforcement officer observing a violation of this chapter in his presence shall issue and serve an appearance ticket for such violation.

B. The Animal Control Officer or other law enforcement officer may also investigate and report to the Town of Kingsbury Court ("the Court") any dangerous dog, as described in Article 7 of the Agricultural and Markets Law and defined herein, and see that the order of the Court in such case is carried out. 

§ 86-9. Filing of complaint

A. Any person who observes a violation of any provision of this chapter may file a signed complaint, under oath, with the Court, specifying the objectionable conduct; the date(s) thereof; the damage caused; a description of the animal; and the name and residence, if known, of the owner of such animal or other person harboring such animal.

B. Any person who is attacked, chased or otherwise harassed by any dog in such a manner as to reasonably cause intimidation or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury, or any person who witnesses a dog attacking, chasing or worrying any domestic animal, as defined in § 108 of the Agricultural and Markets Law, may file a signed complaint, under oath, with the Court, stating the specific objectionable conduct of the dog; the date thereof; the place of occurrence; a description of the dog; the name and residence, if known, of the person harassed; and the owner or other person harboring said dog; or, in the alternative, the person harassed by a dog may file with the Court an information charging a violation of this chapter. 

§ 86-12. Penalties for offenses

A.  An offense against any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both. [Amended 8-14-2000 by L.L. No. 9-2000; 10-12-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004]

B. In addition to the penalties imposed for violations of this chapter, the person found to have violated this chapter must pay administrative fines as set forth hereinafter for the cost of seizure and kennel fees.C. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

D. Upon presentation of proof of payment of any and all fines and/or penalties, the Animal Control Officer or other law enforcement officer shall release any dog impounded to its owner or harborer, provided that the release of the dog is consistent with any Court determination made with respect to the dog.

E. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be and hereby is declared a disorderly person and such violation shall constitute disorderly conduct under the New York State Penal Law. 

§ 86-13. Seizure

The Animal Control Officer or any other law enforcement officer shall seize any dog which is found at large within the Village in violation of this chapter, as well as any dog (s) otherwise required to be seized under and by virtue of the provisions of this chapter and the Agriculture and Markets Law. 

§ 86-15. Disposition of fees, fines and penalties

All impoundment fees, including all seizure and kennel fees and all fines and/or penalties levied or assessed by the Court pursuant to this chapter shall be the property of the Town of Kingsbury
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Garage Sale Ordinance 

§ 114-2. Definition

The following words and terms shall have the respective meanings as defined herein when used in this chapter, namely: 

GARAGE OR YARD SALE -- The sale of personal property which may or may not be advertised as such by newspaper, flyer, sign or other media, from private residential property, usually operating in and/or around a garage or carport, the open, outdoor area of the property, in and/or around a porch or under a tent or covering of some sort. Such sale is also commonly known as a "lawn sale," "tag sale," "porch sale" or "tent sale." 

RESIDENCE -- Any building or structure which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used as a dwelling, living space and/or housekeeping facilities. For purposes of this chapter, each unit within a multifamily dwelling shall constitute a separate residence. 

§ 114-3. Prohibited acts

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including an owner, landlord and tenant, of any property to operate, undertake or engage in a garage or yard sale from any residential or other property within the Village of Hudson Falls in excess of three consecutive days.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person, including an owner, landlord and tenant, of any property to operate undertake or engage in a garage or yard sale from any residential or other property within the Village of Hudson Falls in excess of two times per calendar year. 

§ 114-4. Penalties for offenses

Any residence within the Village of Hudson Falls that violates any provision of this chapter will be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both. Each day during which such violation occurs constitutes a separate offense and, therefore, an additional fine.
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Noise Ordinance 

§ 138-2. Purpose 

 It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Village of Hudson Falls to prevent excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noise. It is further declared that the provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are in pursuance of and for the purpose of preserving, protecting and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity and the peace and quiet of the Village of Hudson Falls and its inhabitants. 

§ 138-3. Definitions 

UNNECESSARY NOISE -- Any excessive or unusually loud sound or any under which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of a person or which causes injury to animal life or damages to property or business. Standards to be considered in determining whether "unnecessary noise" exists in a given situation include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. The volume of the noise.

B. The intensity of the noise.

C. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual.

D. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural.

E. The volume and intensity of the background noise, if any.

F. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities.

G. The nature and the zoning district of the area within which the noise emanates.

H. The time of the day or night the noise occurs.

I.  The time duration of the noise.

J. Whether the sound source is temporary.

K. Whether the noise is continuous or impulsive.

L. The pressure of discrete tones. 

§ 138-5. Unnecessary noise 

No person shall make, continue or cause or permit to be made any continued or unnecessary noise. 

§ 138-6. Shouting 

No person shall shout, yell, call, hoot, whistle or sing on public streets or in public places so as to cause unnecessary noise. No person shall call for the purpose of advertising goods, wares or merchandise within any area zoned for residential use so as to cause unnecessary noise. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the sale of merchandise, food and beverages at authorized entertainment events such as parades, fairs and sporting events. 

§ 138-7. Squealing tires 

No person shall operate a vehicle in such a manner as to cause unnecessary noise by spinning or squealing the tires of such vehicle. 

§ 138-9. Penalties for offenses 

Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both. Each day during which such violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.
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Skate and Play Devices 

§ 163-1. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to protect and preserve certain property of the Village as herein described from the damage that play devices as herein defined can cause. 

§ 163-2. Definitions. 

The following words and terms shall have the respective meanings as defined herein when used in this chapter, namely: 

IN-LINE SKATE -- A footwear device consisting of a shoe or trained upper portion secured to the foot, the bottom length of such frame or upper portion attached to two or more wheels that are longitudinally aligned and used for the purpose of skating, gliding or moving on any hard surface by means of human foot and leg power.

PLAY DEVICE -- An apparatus, not powered by a motor and typically used for recreation purposes, that transports one or more persons. The term "play device" shall include, for example, skateboards, roller skates and in-line skates, but shall not include a bicycle or other two- or three-wheeled device propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears as defined in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

ROLLER SKATE -- A footwear device consisting of a shoe or frame with straps and/or clamps fastening the foot to one or more rows of small roller wheels mounted underneath such shoe or frame and extending from the toe to the heel and used for the purpose of gliding, skating or moving on any hard surface by means of human foot and leg power.

SKATEBOARD -- A narrow board made out of fiberglass, wood or other similar material with roller wheels or other types of wheels attached underneath to each end and used for the purpose of riding, gliding or moving on any hard surface by means of human foot and leg power. 

§ 163-3. Prohibited acts. 

No person shall use, operate, ride or propel any play device involving skateboard, roller skates or in-line skates on property of the Village known and described as follows: Village Park also known as "Juckett Park," including the exterior sidewalks or walkways surrounding the Village Park; the Village Hall, including, but not limited to all exterior sidewalks, steps, stairways, walls and paved areas in and around the Village Hall; and the basketball courts in Derby Park. 

§ 163-4. Parental responsibility

The parent or guardian of any child shall not authorize or knowingly permit such child to violate the provisions of this chapter.

§ 163-5. Penalties for offenses

 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both.
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Abandoned Vehicles 

§ 198-1. Storage on private property 

 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as owner, occupant, lessee, agent, tenant or otherwise, to store or deposit or caused to be stored or deposited an abandoned, junked or discarded motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any private land within the corporate limits of the Village of Hudson Falls. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, unregistered vehicles without plates shall be limited in number to one per parcel or lot. This means that any parcel or lot, irrespective of the number of dwelling units it may contain or the use of the parcel or lot, is limited to one unregistered motor vehicle without plates. This provision does not apply to licensed commercial motor vehicle sales operations or licensed automobile junkyards. 

§ 198-2. Penalties for offenses.

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall subject the offending party to a penalty not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third offense or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both. In addition to such penalty, such violation shall constitute disorderly conduct, and the person violating the same shall be a disorderly person.
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PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES  (NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law)

§1150. Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
 
 Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals as provided in section
eleven hundred eleven of this title, but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this article.
 
§1151. Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks.
 
 L02 (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the
driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk [when the pedestrian is upon the half of] on the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling [or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger], except that any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles. L02 (2002, chgd. by chap. 159, eff. 1/19/2003. Matter in brackets eff. only until 1/19/2003. Matter in italics eff. 1/19/2003.)
 
(b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield.
 
(c) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
 
§1151-a. Pedestrians' right of way on sidewalks.
 
The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alleyway, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across such alleyway, building entrance, road or driveway.
 
§1152. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
 
(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
 
(b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
 
(c) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.

 What is the seat belt law in
New York State?

New York State law requires all front seat passengers to wear seat belts. Children under the age of 16 must wear seat belts when they are in the front seat or the back seat. Children under the age of four must ride in safety seats. Children age four, five or six must ride in child restraint systems. The penalty for a seat belt or car seat violation is a fine of up $50. If a conviction includes a person under the age of 16, the driver receives a maximum fine of $100 and 3 points on the driver license record. Infant seats are normally for infants that weigh approximately 22 pounds or less, are 25 inches or less in length, or are less than one year old. Face the infant seat toward the back of the vehicle. Never put an infant in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger-side air bag. Convertible child safety seats are normally for infants or toddlers that weigh approximately 40 pounds or less. For infants, face these seats toward the back of the vehicle. For toddlers more than one year old, you can change these seats to face the front of the vehicle.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions to adjust the seat as the child increases in size. Booster seats are normally for children who have outgrown toddler seats. Booster seats are for children who are four to eight years old, who weigh 40 to 80 pounds, and who are less than four feet, nine inches in height.  You can use a booster seat until an adult seat belt correctly fits the child without use of the booster seat. · Built-in child seats are available with some vehicle models.  Built-in child seats fold away from the standard car seats. Do not use these seats for infants. 

Always read the instructions and the information provided in the vehicle owner manual about the use of child safety seats or child restraint systems. Make sure you install and use the seat or system correctly at all times.  Never use an infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger-side air bag. Make sure that other passengers use their seat belts. Read more tips on the correct use of safety seats and child restraint systems.
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Swimming pool regulations for the Village

1.) Pools require permits.
2.) Pools must be located on same lot as principal structure.
3.) Pool location must be in side or back yards.
4.) Pools must have a ten-foot setback from property lines.
5.) No pools can be located in front yards or second front yard. (Corner
lots)
6.) Swimming pools must have enclosures and gates that comply with NYS Building Code. Walls on self-set or quick set storable pools shall not be part of the barrier.
7.) Pools shall be equipped with acceptable pool alarm.
8.) Pools require an electrical inspection and approval by a certified electrical inspector.
9.) Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading which contains or which is designed to contain water over 24 inches deep is considered a pool and is subject to these regulations.
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