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An Act Regarding Reimbursements to Municipalities for General Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2157
Committee: Health and Human Services
Amends: 22 MRSA §4311

Legislative Document
No. 2157
S.P. 783
In Senate, March 17, 2020
An Act Regarding Reimbursements to Municipalities for General 
Assistance
Reported by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Public Law 2019, chapter 515, section 4.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4311, sub-§1-D is enacted to read:
1-D.  Reimbursement in excess of maximum assistance.  When a municipality 
provides general assistance to an applicant as a result of an emergency as described in 
section 4308, subsection 2 and the emergency payment is in excess of the maximum level 
of assistance established by the municipality according to section 4305, the department 
shall reimburse the municipality as follows:
A.  Seventy percent of the amount of the emergency payment up to the maximum 
level of assistance; and
B.  One hundred percent of the amount of the emergency payment in excess of the 
maximum level of assistance.
SUMMARY
This bill enacts a recommendation of the stakeholder group established pursuant to 
Public Law 2019, chapter 515, section 4.  The bill requires the Department of Health and 
Human Services to reimburse a municipality for the amount of general assistance 
provided to an individual in an emergency situation that is in excess of the maximum 
level of assistance established by that municipality.
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To End Hunger in Maine by 2030
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2158

Legislative Document
No. 2158
S.P. 784
In Senate, March 17, 2020
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry To End Hunger in Maine by 2030
Reported by Senator DILL of Penobscot for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry pursuant to Resolve 2019, chapter 32, section 3.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of the Commissioner 0401
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation for project staffing to complete strategic 
planning to end hunger in Maine by 2030 and for related project expenses, such as travel, 
lodging and focus group meeting space.
SUMMARY
This bill is submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry pursuant to Resolve 2019, chapter 32.  The bill provides one-time funding in 
the amount of $152,073 for project staffing resources to complete strategic planning to 
end hunger in Maine by 2030 and for related project expenses, such as travel, lodging and 
focus group meeting space.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$0
$152,073
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$152,073
Approved: 03/12/20
LD  2158
LR 3282(01)
FY 2019-20
FY 2020-21
Projections 
FY 2021-22
Projections 
FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
$0
$152,073
$0
$0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
$0
$152,073
$0
$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time appropriation of $152,073 in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry for project staffing to complete strategic planning to end hunger in Maine by 2030 and for 
associated costs, such as travel, lodging and focus group meeting space.  
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To End 
Hunger in Maine by 2030
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
LR3282(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Honor to Certain Service Members”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2162
Committee Amendment CA_A_H848 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1546, L.D. 2162, Bill, “An Act To 
Restore Honor to Certain Service Members”
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 9 in the 3rd to 5th lines (page 1, lines 5 to 7 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", gender identity or gender expression or to 
statements, consensual sexual conduct or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation, 
gender identity or gender expression" and inserting the following: 'or gender identity or to 
statements, consensual sexual conduct or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation or 
gender identity'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 9 in paragraph D in the first line (page 1, 
line 29 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subsection," the following: '"gender 
identity" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 5-C; "sexual 
orientation" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9-C; and'
Amend the bill in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 32 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "PL 2007, c. 521, §1" and inserting the following: 'PL 2019, c. 601, §1'
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 8th line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "January" and inserting the following: 'May'
SUMMARY
This amendment cross-references the definitions of "gender identity" and "sexual 
orientation" in the Maine Human Rights Act. Because "sexual orientation" is defined to 
include gender expression in that Act, the amendment also strikes unnecessary references 
to gender expression from the bill.
The amendment further changes, from January 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021, the date by 
which the Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services within the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management must submit a report on the potential for 
implementing a process to review for state benefits purposes the discharge status of 
veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain 
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1546, L.D. 2162
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
injury or psychological trauma resulting from sexual assault or sexual harassment during 
military service.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 07/27/20
LD 2162
LR 3250(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
Additional costs to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management associated with this bill can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
An Act To Restore Honor to Certain Service Members
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Minor cost increase - General Fund
LR3250(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Relating to the Statute of Limitations for Injuries or Harm Resulting from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2160
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: INGWERSEN, FAY
Amends: 14 MRSA §752-F

Legislative Document
No. 2160
H.P. 1544
House of Representatives, March 17, 2020
An Act Relating to the Statute of Limitations for Injuries or Harm 
Resulting from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Representative: FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §752-F is enacted to read:
§752-F.  Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
An action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a perfluoroalkyl or 
polyfluoroalkyl substance must be commenced within 6 years after the date the plaintiff 
discovers or reasonably should have discovered such harm or injury.  For the purposes of 
this section, "perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance" means any member of the class 
of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a 
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance must be commenced within 6 years after the 
plaintiff discovers or should have discovered such harm or injury.
Resolve, To Reject the New England Clean Energy Connect Transmission Project Transmitted to the Clerk of the 129th Maine Legislature by the Secretary of State on March 17, 2020 and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2164

Legislative Document
No. 2164
I.B. 1
House of Representatives, March 17, 2020
Resolve, To Reject the New England Clean Energy Connect 
Transmission Project
Transmitted to the Clerk of the 129th Maine Legislature by the Secretary of State on March 
17, 2020 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Sec. 1.  Amend order.  Resolved: That within 30 days of the effective date of this 
resolve and pursuant to its authority under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 1321, the Public Utilities Commission shall amend "Order Granting Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity and Approving Stipulation," entered by the Public 
Utilities Commission on May 3, 2019 in Docket No. 2017-00232 for the New England 
Clean Energy Connect transmission project, referred to in this resolve as "the NECEC 
transmission project."  The amended order must find that the construction and operation 
of the NECEC transmission project are not in the public interest and that there is not a 
public need for the NECEC transmission project.  There not being a public need, the 
amended order must deny the request for a certificate of public convenience and necessity 
for the NECEC transmission project.
SUMMARY
This initiated bill directs the Public Utilities Commission to amend "Order Granting 
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Approving Stipulation," entered by 
the Public Utilities Commission on May 3, 2019 for the New England Clean Energy 
Connect transmission project.  The amended order must find that the construction and 
operation of the NECEC transmission project are not in the public interest and that there 
is not a public need for the NECEC transmission project.  There not being a public need, 
the amended order must deny the request for a certificate of public convenience and 
necessity for the NECEC transmission project.
An Act To Implement the Attorney General's Recommendations on Data Collection in Order To Eliminate Profiling in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2168
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 2168
H.P. 1551
House of Representatives, July 28, 2020
An Act To Implement the Attorney General's Recommendations on 
Data Collection in Order To Eliminate Profiling in Maine
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on July 28, 2020.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
Public Law 2019, chapter 410 directed the Attorney General to explore available 
techniques for the collection and compilation of profiling data and report findings and 
recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.  This bill would 
implement the Attorney General's recommendations.
An Act Concerning Communication between Prosecutors and Unrepresented Defendants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2171
Amends: 15 MRSA §815

Legislative Document
No. 2171
H.P. 1554
House of Representatives, July 28, 2020
An Act Concerning Communication between Prosecutors and 
Unrepresented Defendants
Reported by Representative BAILEY of Saco for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1541.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §815 is enacted to read:
§815.  Communication between prosecutor and unrepresented defendant
To ensure that all waivers of the right to counsel are made knowingly, voluntarily and 
intelligently, a prosecutor may not communicate with an unrepresented defendant unless:
1.  Informed of right.  The defendant has been informed of the defendant's right to 
court-appointed counsel;
2.  Statement by the court.  The court has provided to the defendant a statement of:
A.  The substance of the charges against the defendant;
B.  The defendant's right to retain counsel, to request the assignment of counsel and 
to be allowed a reasonable time and opportunity to consult counsel before entering a 
plea;
C.  The defendant's right to remain silent and that the defendant is not required to 
make a statement and that any statement made by the defendant may be used against 
the defendant;
D.  The maximum possible sentence and any applicable mandatory minimum 
sentence; and
E.  The defendant's right to trial by jury; and
3.  Written waiver.  The defendant has executed a written waiver of the right to 
counsel in each case.
SUMMARY
This bill implements a recommendation of the Sixth Amendment Center.  It prohibits 
prosecutors from communicating with an unrepresented defendant unless the defendant 
has been informed of the defendant's right to appointed counsel, the court has provided 
the required statement of rights as specified in Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 
5(b) and the defendant has executed a written waiver of the right to counsel in each case.  
A defendant's waiver of the right to counsel must be knowing, voluntary and intelligent.  
Faretta v. California, 422 US 806 (1975).
An Act Authorizing Rulemaking Concerning Attorney Training, Standards and Qualifications by the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2170
Amends: 4 MRSA §1804

Legislative Document
No. 2170
H.P. 1553
House of Representatives, July 28, 2020
An Act Authorizing Rulemaking Concerning Attorney Training, 
Standards and Qualifications by the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BAILEY of Saco for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1541.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, rules governing attorney training, standards and qualifications adopted by 
the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services are designated as major substantive 
rules; and
Whereas, the rules governing attorney training, standards and qualifications need 
immediate strengthening, as recommended by the Sixth Amendment Center; and
Whereas, waiting for submission of stronger rules to the 130th Legislature prolongs 
the existing challenges to those in need of high-quality attorneys appointed to represent 
indigent defendants, juveniles, parents and others; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. RRR, 
§1 and affected by §4, is further amended to read:
D.  Adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to 
this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, except that rules adopted to establish standards under subsection 2, 
paragraph B and rates of compensation for assigned counsel and contract counsel 
under subsection 2, paragraph F are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  Notwithstanding this paragraph, until October 1, 2021, 
rules adopted to establish standards under subsection 2, paragraph B are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provisions governing the rule-making authority of the Maine 
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to create a time period during which the rules 
governing attorney training, standards and qualifications are routine technical rules.  This 
allows the commission to adopt strengthened rules through regular rulemaking and have 
the rules in place more quickly than the major substantive rules process would allow.  
Any rules adopted after October 1, 2021 are major substantive rules.
An Act To Continue the Green Power Offer for Electricity
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2173
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3212-A

Legislative Document
No. 2173
H.P. 1556
House of Representatives, July 28, 2020
An Act To Continue the Green Power Offer for Electricity
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1530.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3212-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 25, §1, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and 
Technology pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1530.  This bill removes the repeal of the 
requirement that the Public Utilities Commission arrange for a green power offer for 
electricity.
An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities," S.P. 588, L.D. 1758, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0637

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE 
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR 
Monday, August 26, 2019 
SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 
ORDERS 
Joint Order 
(4-1)  On motion by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 637 
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare 
Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities," S.P. 588, L.D. 1758, and 
all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate. 
_________________________________
An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations H.P. 1164 L.D. 1612 (S "A" S-366 to C "A" H-613)
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0729
Committee: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and

One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature 
Advance Journal and Calendar 
3rd Legislative Day 
In Senate Chamber, Thursday, January 16, 2020. 
Senate called to Order by President Troy D. Jackson of Aroostook County. 
Prayer by Reverend Vanessa Betancourt, Gardiner Church of the Nazarene. 
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator James F. Dill of Penobscot County. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 14, 2020. 
Doctor of the day, Stephanie Corriveau, DO of Manchester. 
_________________________________ 
Troy D. Jackson 
 President of the Senate 
http://legislature.maine.gov/senate
Darek M. Grant 
Secretary of the Senate 
Thursday, January 16, 2020 
Out of order and under suspension of the Rules, on motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 729 
Ordered, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until 
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 10:00 in the morning. 
_________________________________ 
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE 
Non-Concurrent Matter 
(1-1)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations" 
H.P. 1164  L.D. 1612 
(S "A" S-366 to C "A" H-
613) 
In Senate, June 20, 2019, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. 
In House, RECALLED from the Governor's Desk, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1365. 
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY (H "A" H-661) 
in NON-CONCURRENCE. 
_________________________________ 
House Paper 
(1-2)  Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Care by Providing Care 
in Clinical Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Settings" 
H.P. 1390  L.D. 1946 
Comes from the House, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN 
SERVICES and ordered printed. 
_________________________________ 
Joint Order 
An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing: 
(1-3)  Jeff Hudson, of Presque Isle, coach of the Presque Isle High School girls basketball team, 
who has recently achieved his 400th coaching victory.  We extend our congratulations and best 
wishes; 
HLS 780 
Comes from the House, READ and PASSED. 
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An Act To Extend the Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol To Go”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2174
Committee Amendment CA_A_S477 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to S.P. 790, L.D. 2174, “An Act To Extend the 
Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol To Go”
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1056 in subsection 1 in paragraph E in subparagraph 
(2) in the last line (page 2, line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "operates a tasting 
room" and inserting the following: 'serves samples of its products to the public for on-
premises consumption or sells its products to the public for off-premises consumption as 
authorized by section 1355-A, subsection 2'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the phrase "tasting room" from the bill because that phrase 
is not used elsewhere in the State's liquor laws and instead provides a description of the 
activity.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 08/04/20
LD 2174
LR 3333(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services as a result of provisions that allow on-premises retailers to engage in liquor 
take-out sales and delivery services of liquor until April 15, 2022, are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources.  
An Act To Extend the Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol To Go
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
LR3333(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts H.P. 1213 L.D. 1698 (C "A" H-552)
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0780

One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature 
Advance Journal and Calendar 
19th Legislative Day 
In Senate Chamber, Thursday, March 12, 2020. 
Senate called to Order by President Troy D. Jackson of Aroostook County. 
Prayer by Reverend Mark Tanner of Skowhegan Federated Church. 
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Robert A. Foley of York County. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 10, 2020. 
Doctor of the day, Lisa Letourneau, MD of Portland. 
_________________________________ 
Troy D. Jackson 
 President of the Senate 
http://legislature.maine.gov/senate
Darek M. Grant 
Secretary of the Senate 
Thursday, March 12, 2020 
Out of order and under suspension of the Rules, on motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 780 
Ordered, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until 
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 in the Morning. 
_________________________________ 
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE 
Non-Concurrent Matter 
(1-1)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a 
Right to Food 
H.P. 583  L.D. 795 
(C "A" H-430; H "A" H-541) 
In Senate, June 17, 2019, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-430) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-541) in 
concurrence. 
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" (H-430) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" (H-675) in NON-
CONCURRENCE. 
_________________________________ 
Non-Concurrent Matter 
(1-2)  An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural 
Resources Bioproducts 
H.P. 1213  L.D. 1698 
(C "A" H-552) 
In Senate, June 19, 2019, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. 
In House, RECALLED from the Governor's Desk, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1422. 
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" (H-552) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-731) 
thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. 
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