September 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 689 (H.B. Sec. Sec. 466.402. Essentially, if you take or deprive the rightful owner of their property, you can face theft charges. (e) If the winnings of a prize winner exceed the amount deducted under Subsection (b) or (c) and Section 466.407 or any other section of this chapter allowing a deduction from the winnings of a prize winner, the executive director shall pay the balance to the prize winner. 466.158. (a-1) The executive director shall deduct delinquent child support payments from the winnings of a prize winner in the amount of the delinquency as determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code. (E) the factors affecting the amount of lottery revenue received and disbursed, including ticket sales and administrative efficiency. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the executive director may not award a contract for the purchase or lease of facilities, goods, or services related to lottery operations to a person who would be denied a license as a sales agent under Section 466.155. Below are some of the library resources that can provide further guidance on this topic. (c) An employee of the division and the independent certified public accountant witnessing the drawing shall inspect any equipment used in the drawing. The application must state the basis for the applicant's claim to be the successor in interest to the sales agent and must contain a certification that the applicant would be eligible for a license under Section 466.155. (g) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), the comptroller, Texas Workforce Commission, and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission shall each provide the executive director with a report of persons who have been finally determined to be delinquent in the payment of any money owed to or collected by that agency. 466.024. (2) an offense under the Penal Code, if the accused: (A) is a lottery operator, lottery vendor, sales agent, or employee of the division; and (B) is alleged to have committed the offense while engaged in lottery activities; or (3) an offense that involves property consisting of or including lottery tickets under Title 7 or 11, Penal Code. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. SUBCHAPTER A. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly tampers with, damages, defaces, or renders inoperable any vending machine, electronic computer terminal, or other mechanical device used in a lottery game. 6.18, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the prize alleged to be authorized by the ticket forged or altered is greater than $10,000, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree. 466.108. This app contains statutes current with the 87th Legislature. Sept. 1, 1999. The procedures must be for the purpose of ensuring fairness and integrity. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. A court order obtained pursuant to this section, together with all such prior orders, shall not require the commission to divide any single prize payment among more than three different persons. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (3) the bankruptcy or receivership of a sales agent. In this chapter: (1) "Financial institution" means a bank, trust company, insurance company, credit union, building and loan association, savings and loan association, investment trust, investment company, or any other organization held out to the public as a place for . 107, Sec. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (e) The director may issue a license to a person only if the director finds that the person's experience, character, and general fitness are such that the person's participation as a sales agent will not detract from the integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation of the lottery. A. Sec. June 17, 2005. 4.03(b), eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 592, Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 74, Sec. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) A sales agent must file a renewal application and pay the renewal fee before the sales agent's license expires. 2197), Sec. 943 (H.B. 1. At the end of each shift, the clerks have to run a report that reflects the lottery purch. (c) A prize to which a winner is otherwise entitled may be paid to any person under an appropriate judicial order. Sept. 1, 1997. Statistics show that 2019's 496,279 Texas larceny thefts averaged $1,624 in value for a total Texas larceny-theft loss of $805,938,632. Aug. 30, 1993. (c) The director may not permit a sales agent to make payments to the division or a lottery operator in cash. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. (b) The commission shall conduct an investigation of and obtain criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Division, or another law enforcement agency to assist in the investigation of: (1) the executive director or a prospective executive director; or. AGGREGATION OF AMOUNTS INVOLVED. (d) A contract between the division and a lottery operator under Subsection (b) must contain a provision allowing the contract to be terminated without penalty if the division is abolished. 466.404. 993 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 4.03(b), eff. 76, Sec. (c) It shall be the responsibility of the assignor to bring to the attention of the court, either by sworn testimony or by written declaration submitted under penalty of perjury, the existence or nonexistence of a current spouse. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (a) A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property. Sept. 1, 1995. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 466.409. The director shall permit a qualified applicant to operate under an extended license for not more than one year or until a new license is issued to the applicant, whichever occurs first. Sept. 1, 1995. RULES. Sept. 1, 1995. Petty theft is a misdemeanor punishable by. June 15, 2001. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells a ticket at a price the person knows is greater than that fixed by the commission or by the lottery operator authorized to set that price. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly influences or attempts to influence the selection of the winner of a lottery game. Sept. 1, 1995. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Sept. 1, 1995. If the director denies an application for a license based on a factor listed in Section 466.154, the director shall refund one-half of the application fee to the applicant. 4.03(b), eff. 107, Sec. 466.004. (a) The commission shall operate an instant-ticket lottery game to benefit the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017. 1, eff. Texas State Offense: Gambling Promotion. 76, Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 466.110. (2) expenses of operating the lottery and paying prizes are not expenses of state government. 466.014. (a) Unless suspended or revoked, a license expires on the date specified in the license, which may not be later than the second anniversary of its date of issuance. Aug. 30, 1993. GEORGETOWN, Tx. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 559), Sec. The department shall notify the executive director of any change in information provided to the executive director when the department learns of the change. (4) the balance, after creation of a reserve sufficient to pay the amounts needed or estimated to be needed under Subdivisions (1) through (3), to be transferred on or before the 15th day of each month as follows: (A) the portion of the balance attributable to the lottery game operated under Section 466.027 to the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017; and. If a sales agent refuses to permit an examination or to answer any question authorized by this subsection, the executive director may summarily suspend the license of the sales agent under Section 466.160 until the examination is completed as required. Sept. 1, 1995. hereinafter provided; (B) the rehabilitation of those convicted of violations. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. On receipt of notice by the Department of Public Safety that the Statewide Texas Amber Alert Network has been activated, the commission shall disseminate Amber Alert information at its retail locations through the lottery operator system. Sec. Sec. COMPENSATION OF SALES AGENT FOR PURPOSES OF CONTRACTUAL RENTAL PAYMENT. 32.01. Sec. (5) "Lottery" means the procedures operated by the state under this chapter through which prizes are awarded or distributed by chance among persons who have paid, or unconditionally agreed to pay, for a chance or other opportunity to receive a prize. (c) Not later than the first anniversary after the date of each renewal, the commission shall obtain criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety on a sales agent whose license is renewed under Section 466.158. Aug. 30, 1993. The plan must at a minimum include: (B) the effectiveness of specific programs and initiatives; (C) the ongoing efficiency of agency operations; (D) the amount of lottery revenue that is generated for state purposes other than the payment of prizes; and. Search Texas Statutes. 1420, Sec. VENUE. The game tickets must clearly state that the game proceeds are used to benefit the veterans in this state. Sept. 1, 1995. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Aug. 30, 1993. The commission shall adopt rules regarding the form and frequency of reports under this subsection. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 107, Sec. Renumbered from Sec. 6.07, eff. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Theft is a felony of the third degree if the value of the property stolen is $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, or the property is: cattle, horses, or exotic livestock or exotic fowl as defined by Section 142.001, Agriculture Code, stolen during a single transaction and having an aggregate value of less than $150,000, 10 or more head of . TICKET VALIDATION; DRAWINGS. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. The account consists of all revenue received from the sale of tickets, license and application fees under this chapter, and all money credited to the account from any other fund or source under law. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Within 20 days of receipt of the court order, the commission shall acknowledge in writing to both the assignor and the assignee its receipt of said court order. Venue is proper in Travis County or any county in which venue is proper under Chapter 13, Code of Criminal Procedure, for: (2) an offense under the Penal Code, if the accused: (A) is a lottery operator, lottery vendor, sales agent, or employee of the division; and, (B) is alleged to have committed the offense while engaged in lottery activities; or. Contact Texas Lottery Customer Service if you have questions: 800-375-6886 or Customer.Service@lottery.state.tx.us. Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities. June 17, 2011. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the prize involved is greater than $10,000, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree. 2197), Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. PROHIBITED GAMES. Texas Lottery Retailer Support (a) Except as provided by this section and Section 466.410, the right of any person to a prize is not assignable. Sec. the person has previously been convicted of an offense under Section 466.306 (Forgery; Alteration of Ticket), 466.307 (Influencing Selection of Winner), 466.309 (Tampering With Lottery Equipment), 466.310 (Certain Transfers of Claims), or this section, in which event the offense is a felony of the third degree, unless the offense is designated . 4.03, eff. (2) an instant game after the expiration of the 180th day following the official "end of game" as determined by the commission. 466.313. Sept. 1, 1999. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. 466.026. The commission shall establish the amount of the fee to reflect the direct and indirect costs associated with processing the assignment. June 17, 2011. (e) No organization that would otherwise be eligible to receive funds from the state lottery account attributable to any lottery game authorized by this section may receive any such funds if it conducts illegal gambling or the illegal operation of gambling devices as defined by Chapter 47, Penal Code, or allows illegal gambling or the illegal operation of gambling devices to be conducted on its property or in its facilities. (D) Mexican Americans and other Americans of Hispanic origin. DELIVERY OF FUNDS. The player also acknowledges that the determination of whether the player is a valid winner is subject to: (1) the commission's rules and claims procedures, including those developed for the particular lottery game involved; and. Aug. 30, 1993. 993 (H.B. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 107, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The executive director or state auditor may conduct an examination at the principal office or any other office of the lottery operator or sales agent or may require the lottery operator or sales agent to produce the records at the office of the commission or state auditor. MINORITY BUSINESSES. 107, Sec. 466.201. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who is not a sales agent or an employee of a sales agent commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells a ticket. Sept. 1, 2003. (b) The executive director may deny an application for a license or the commission may suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or sales agent fails on request to provide a complete legible set of fingerprints of a person required to be named in a license application. 4.03(b), eff. Implementation of this subsection must be consistent with Sections 466.152-466.154 and the rest of this section. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1995. (e) The commission shall require any person seeking to contract for goods or services relating to the implementation and administration of this chapter to submit to competitive bidding procedures in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 466.104. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 678, Sec. (9) a person who proposes to enter into or who has a contract with the commission to supply goods or services to the commission. 394, Sec. 466.153. 466.159. Sec. This subsection does not apply to the payment of amounts to a person to whom the prize winner assigns the right to receive prize payments under Section 466.410. 6.35, eff. (c) The commission shall annually report to the legislature and the governor on the level of minority business participation as pertains to both the commission's contracts and the licensing of sales agents. 458, Sec. DEFINITION. 76, Sec. Under Section 32.31, CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD ABUSE is defined as follows: CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD ABUSE is when a person uses a debit or credit card, whether expired or not, that the owner of that card did not consent to that cards use. 6.45, eff. Sec. (b-1) The commission shall adopt rules governing nondisclosure of the personally identifiable information of certain lottery prize winners under Section 466.411. PUBLICITY OF INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED. 4.03(b), eff. (3) the assignor provides a sworn and notarized affidavit stating that the assignor: (A) is of sound mind, over 18 years of age, is in full command of the person's faculties, and is not acting under duress; (B) is not delinquent in payment of child support under a court or administrative order issued in this state or another state; (C) has been advised regarding the assignment by independent legal counsel and has had the opportunity to receive independent financial and tax advice concerning the effects of the assignment; (D) understands that the assignor will not receive the prize payments, or portions of the prize payments, for the assigned years; (E) understands and agrees that with regard to the assigned payments, the state, the commission, and its officials and employees will have no further liability or responsibility to make the assigned payments to the assignor; (F) has been provided a one-page written disclosure statement stating, in boldfaced type, 14 points or larger: (i) the payments being assigned, by amounts and payment dates; (ii) the purchase price being paid, if any; (iii) if a purchase price is paid, the rate of discount to the present value of the prize, assuming daily compounding and funding on the contract date; and, (iv) the amount, if any, of any origination or closing fees that will be charged to the assignor; and. (c) It is no defense to prosecution for conspiracy under this section that: (1) one or more of the coconspirators is not criminally responsible for the object offense; (2) one or more of the coconspirators has been acquitted, so long as at least two coconspirators have not been acquitted; (3) one or more of the coconspirators has not been prosecuted or convicted, has been convicted of a different offense, or is immune from prosecution; (4) the actor belongs to a class of persons that by definition of the object offense is legally incapable of committing the object offense in an individual capacity; or. Sept. 1, 1995. 2.72(b). If married, the assignor shall identify his or her spouse and submit to the court a sworn and notarized statement wherein the spouse consents to the assignment. (7) require all bidders or contractors, when appropriate, to include specific plans or arrangements to use subcontracts with minority businesses. Sec. 135, Sec. ANNUAL REPORT. Sec. APPLICABILITY OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS. (a) The executive director shall, every two years, employ an independent firm experienced in demographic analysis to conduct a demographic study of lottery players. 8, eff. Sections 501-594) or the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (38 U.S.C. When amounts are claimed, attempted to be claimed, or obtained in violation of this chapter pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether from the same or several sources, the conduct may be considered as one offense and the amounts aggregated in determining the grade of the offense. 466.027. Sec. PAYMENT OF PRIZE TO MULTIPLE WINNERS. REPORTING BY SALES AGENT; RECORDS. 29, eff. (a) The comptroller, in consultation with the director, shall establish procedures for the efficient implementation and operation of an electronic funds transfer system to meet the needs of the director under this chapter. 25030004 forge alter lottery ticket >$10k 466.306(a) gc f2 25030005 forge alter lottery ticket <=$10k 466.306(a) gc f3 . 466.3012. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE; RENEWAL. A contract for the acquisition or provision of facilities, supplies, equipment, materials, or services related to the operation of the lottery must provide for liquidated damages and a performance bond in an amount equal to the executive director's best available estimate of the revenue that would be lost if the contractor fails to meet deadlines specified in the contract. Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The commission may purchase or lease facilities, goods, and services and make any purchases, leases, or contracts necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. 107, Sec. 76, Sec. 3, eff. Sec. 466.307. 62, Sec. Aug. 30, 1993. 6.09, eff. Penal Code 459.5 PC defines the California crime of "shoplifting" as entering a commercial establishment during regular business hours with the intent to steal merchandise valued at $950 or less.PC 459.5 shoplifting is a misdemeanor punishable by. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (2) while serving in the reserve forces in this state was placed on active military duty and transferred out of the state: (B) before the expiration of the 180th day after the date on which the drawing occurred for on-line games or before the expiration of the 180th day following the official "end of game" for instant games as determined by the commission. (c) The procurement procedures adopted by the executive director must, as determined feasible and appropriate by the executive director, afford any party who is aggrieved by the terms of a solicitation or the award of a contract an opportunity to protest the executive director's action to the commission. The notice must state the alleged violations that constitute grounds for summary suspension. DEFINITIONS. HB 2168, effective June 8, 2021, amended the Professional Sports Team . (c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. June 19, 1999. 626), Sec. A new version of Section 2913.02 exists that will be effective as of April 4, 2023 View New Version. The certified public accountant shall present an audit report to the executive director, the commission, the governor, the comptroller, and the legislature not later than the 30th day after the submission date for the annual financial report required by the General Appropriations Act. Theft between $2,500 and $30,000 is a state jail felony. Aug. 30, 1993. (c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. (b) The director may require sales agents to establish separate electronic funds transfer accounts for the purposes of depositing money from ticket sales, making payments to the division, and receiving payments from the division. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there will be no right to assign prize payments following: (1) the issuance, by the Internal Revenue Service, of a technical rule letter, revenue ruling, or other public ruling of the Internal Revenue Service that determines that, based on the right of assignment as provided by this section, a lottery prize winner who does not assign prize payments would be subject to an immediate income tax liability for the value of the entire prize rather than annual income tax liability for each installment when paid; or. Aug. 30, 1993. (3) an offense that involves property consisting of or including lottery tickets under Title 7 or 11, Penal Code. According to . 2, eff. 391, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. 1394, Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 466.251. (F) information obtained by commission security officers or investigators; (13) the development and availability of a model agreement governing the division of a prize among multiple purchasers of a winning ticket purchased through a group purchase or pooling arrangement; (14) the criteria to be used in evaluating bids for contracts for lottery facilities, goods, and services; or. Retail theft (often called shoplifting) falls under the general theft laws, with criminal penalties based on the value of goods stolen (see above). The investments may be in securities, annuities, or other instruments as determined by the comptroller. (B) the remainder to the foundation school fund. DIVISION EMPLOYEES. (2) a power granted to the comptroller may be exercised by the commission. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (c) Notwithstanding this section, the executive director may designate an employee of the commission to participate in a promotional event. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. If the sales agent uses an on-line electronic terminal to sell tickets, the director or a lottery operator on the instructions of the director may terminate the connection of the terminal to the commission's lottery computer at the time: (1) the proceeding to summarily suspend the license is initiated; or. Each lottery ticket is serially controlled, whether it's a scratch off, or its printed out by a machine, or by a store clerk. 74 (H.B. SALE OF TICKET BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON. (2) notwithstanding Subsection (b)(4), transfer the amount estimated in Subdivision (1) to the foundation school fund before August installment payments are made under Section 48.273, Education Code. 466.254. 466.4075. (a) By purchasing a ticket in a particular lottery game, a player agrees to abide by and be bound by the commission's rules, including the rules applicable to the particular lottery game involved. SALE OF TICKET AT PRICE GREATER THAN FIXED PRICE. 466.021. 1963), Sec. TICKETS. 3, eff. The suspension is effective at the time the notice is served. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Texas Penal Code Sec. Once your ticket registers as a winning one in the store, the lottery will be alerted. (a) The department of security shall supervise ticket validation and lottery drawings. 6.29, eff. The applicant or sales agent shall notify the director of the change in the information not later than the 10th day after the date of the change. Aug. 30, 1993. Each of those items is subject to discovery by a person that is the subject of the item. (c) The director shall attempt to license minority businesses as sales agents in at least 20 percent of the licenses issued. 4.03(b), eff. 2, eff. (a) The executive director shall maintain a department of security in the commission. 1555), Sec. (Tex. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. A contract awarded under this subsection must include a provision permitting the executive director to terminate the contract without penalty if the investigation reveals that the person to whom the contract is awarded would not be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155. 59), Sec. (3) "Minor" means an individual who is younger than 18 years of age. (4) all prize money subject to this section and not deposited or appropriated in accordance with Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) shall be deposited to the credit of the foundation school fund. Under Penal Code 31.03(e)(4)(B), theft from a person of another - or from a human corpse or grave - is a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in state jail and up to a $10,000 fine. Sec. Please call us at (512) 463-1722 if you have any questions about these materials. A notice may be served on an applicant or sales agent personally or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the person's mailing address as it appears on the commission's records. SUBCHAPTER J. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Money received under the contract shall be deposited in the state lottery account established under Section 466.355. 6.06, eff. (In California, for any prize over $350,000, an investigation is automatically launched.) Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Penal Code 12.21 to 12.23, 12.32 to 12.35, 31.03, and 31.014 (2020).) FRAUD. 31.03 (b) (1). (1) determine the ticket price, payout amounts, and manner in which the game is conducted; (2) make tickets to the game available for sale continuously to the extent practicable; and. If notice is served in person, the sales agent shall immediately surrender the license to the commission. COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. A notice must be served or mailed not later than the 20th day before the date of the hearing. September 1, 2021. 107, Sec. Sec. 1), Sec. 1, eff. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Sec. (E) is a spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of a person described by Paragraph (D); (2) is not an individual, and an individual described in Subdivision (1): (A) is an officer or director of the applicant or sales agent; (B) holds more than 10 percent of the stock in the applicant or sales agent; (C) holds an equitable interest greater than 10 percent in the applicant or sales agent; (D) is a creditor of the applicant or sales agent who holds more than 10 percent of the applicant's or sales agent's outstanding debt; (E) is the owner or lessee of a business that the applicant or sales agent conducts or through which the applicant will conduct a ticket sales agency; (F) shares or will share in the profits, other than stock dividends, of the applicant or sales agent; or. The acquisition of transmission facilities must be done on a competitive bid basis if possible. 17.19(5), eff. i bought a flip or flop house. 107, Sec. 76, Sec. DUTIES OF COMPTROLLER. (d) A person designated to receive payment on behalf of a minor has the powers and duties of a custodian under Chapter 141, Property Code. Sept. 1, 1995. (3) causes bodily injury to another person or threatens or places another person in fear of imminent . (d) The director may license as a sales agent each person the director believes will best serve the public convenience. 689 (H.B. FORGERY; ALTERATION OF TICKET. 6(a), eff. 1104, Sec. 403 (S.B. Sec. (H) is an employee of the person who is or will be involved in: (ii) handling money from the sale of tickets. (a) The executive director or designated personnel of the commission may investigate violations of this chapter and violations of the rules adopted under this chapter. Sept. 1, 1995. 466.101. LICENSE APPLICATION; FEE. Section 12101 et seq.). 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