
Arkansas Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Arkansas.

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Company Licenses
Arkansas Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Arkansas Abestos Consultant License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Asbestos Contractor & Consultant License Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Annually |
Arkansas Alarm Systems Class E Unrestricted License
Initial Registration
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Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by the date of issuance |
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Arkansas Asbestos Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Asbestos Contractor & Consultant License Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Annually |
Arkansas Boiler Repair License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: | All persons, firms, or corporations performing welded repairsto boilers or pressure vesselsshall have a Quality Control Program, WQR, WPS and PQR qualifiedin accordance to ASME Section IX. |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Those companies who do weld repairs on their own vessels must either hold a current NB Code “R” stamp certification or submit to us copies of their Quality Control Manual, Weld Procedures Specifications, Welders Qualification Records and supporting Procedure Qualification Records for Boiler Division files. Companies or Individuals who do weld repairs on boilers and/or pressure vessels not at their own location must hold an “R” stamp issued by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. All Welders must be examined and qualified to Section IX of the ASME Code. All welded repairs/alterations require an R-1 or State Welding form.
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Arkansas Commercial Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | The completed application must be in this office three (3) weeks prior to a board meeting to be reviewed. For a list of meeting dates, check our website at www.arkansas.gov/clb. Once the application is received in our office, it must be complete by 90 days. After 90 days, another application, filing fee, etc. will be required. |
Notarize: | Required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Bond Amount: | $10,000.00 Contractor's Bond, which must be in Principal Name & EIN, as registered with the Secretary of State’s office. |
Registration Renewal
Instructions: | Email COI & Current balance sheet to contractors.licensing.board@arkansas.gov or Fax to (501) 372-2247 |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually on anniversary of registration. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Amendment
Qualifier Change
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email to jodie.hatfield@arkansas.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | The board of contractors must be notified within 15 days of the qualifying party's departure. Notice may be emailed to jodie.hatfield@arkansas.gov. The replacement qualifier must be fully qualified within 30 days of the departure of the previous qualifier. |
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Arkansas Installation License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: | If a company installs pressure piping, they must have the Pressure Piping Endorsement on their Installation License. Applicants for a license who perform welding shall possess the National Board “R” stamp or shall certify that they perform welding only on vessels owned and operated by the applicant. All Welders must be examined and qualified to Section IX of the ASME Code. |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Arkansas Limited Home Improvement Specialty Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Limited Residential Remodeler's License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the anniversary of licensure. |
Arkansas Portable & Fixed System License
Initial Registration
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Before you Apply: |
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Required Attachments: | 1. An Individual Application for every employee. |
Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
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Arkansas Residential Builder's License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the anniversary of licensure. |
Arkansas Restricted Commercial Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the anniversary of licensure. |
Arkansas Sprinkler System Contractor Certificate of Registration
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - Fire Protection Licensing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: | 1. An Individual Application for every employee. |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Required Attachments: | 1. A Completed information section, located on page 3 for every employee. |
Arkansas Unlimited Home Improvement Specialty Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Unlimited Residential Remodeler's License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the anniversary of licensure. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Little Rock Business License - Electric Contractor
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 + $20 per employee + .24% stock, if applicable |
Notes: | File a copy of your Arkansas Contractors License, a copy of your Little Rock business license, the $10,000 bond, and copies of the relevant Master Licenses with the Permit Program to qualify your firm to obtain permits for electrical work. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 + $20 per employee + .24% stock, if applicable |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Little Rock Business License - General Building Contractor
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary by classification:
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary by classification:
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Due: | Annually by January 1. |
North Little Rock Business License - General Building Contractors
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by class of construction activity. See Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Business License Applicatin (Renewal)
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by class of construction activity. See Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Individual Licenses
Arkansas Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Arkansas Air Conditioning Electrician License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Alarm Systems Manager License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 license fee + $36.25 background check fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 renewal fee + $36.25 background check fee |
Due: | Biennially by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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Arkansas Alarm Systems Technician License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $76.25 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $76.25 |
Due: | Biennially by date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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Arkansas Apprentice Plumber License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing & Natural Gas Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal notice is sent at the end of November; no application to complete. |
Arkansas Asbestos Air Monitor Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Asbestos Inspector Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Asbestos Management Planner Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Asbestos Project Designer Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | Annually by the date of last renewal. |
Arkansas Asbestos Worker Certification
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of last renewal. |
Certificates of Competency, or Inspector Commissions, are issued to State and Insurance Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, authorizing them to do inspections within the State of Arkansas.
Arkansas Boiler Certificates of Competency
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Boiler Inspection Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | See fee schedule here. |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Arkansas Boiler Operator License
Initial Registration
Form: | Boiler Operator Registration Application, Boiler Operator Exam Study Guide |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Law: | The training of any Boiler Operator remains the sole responsibility of the employer. Issuance of a license only indicates that the applicant has passed a |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Arkansas Class A HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - HVAC/R Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Arkansas Class B HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - HVAC/R Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Arkansas Class C (Service) HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - HVAC/R Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Arkansas Class D (Sheetmetal) HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - HVAC/R Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Arkansas Class E (Refrigeration) HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - HVAC/R Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Arkansas Fire Protection License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - Fire Protection Licensing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: |
Sprinkler Inspector NFPA 13 ––2010 Edition and NFPA 25 ––2011 Edition ––3 hrs.
Sprinkler Fitter – NFPA 20, NFPA 24, NFPA 25(2011 Edition) NFPA 13, NFPA13R & NFPA 14. –3 hrs.
Responsible Managing Employee Sprinkler Rules and A.C.A.20-22-601––2 hrs. |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by June 30 or September 30 |
Penalties: | A certificate or license or permit expired for two years or more cannot be renewed. |
Arkansas Journeyman Electrician License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing & Natural Gas Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notice is sent at the end of November; no application to complete. |
Arkansas Master Electrician License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Master Plumber License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing & Natural Gas Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $325 exam fee + $200 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notice is sent at the end of November; no application to complete |
Arkansas Residential Master Electrician License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Arkansas Specialist Sign Electrician License
Agency: | Arkansas Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
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