The following is a list of some of the most commonly used bylaws and policies that apply
within the boundaries of the District of Saanich. The policies provide direction on
administrative procedures and help guide future decisions of Council.
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Number
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Bylaws
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Contact Information
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8556
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Animals Bylaw 
Animals Bylaw Schedules A-G To provide for the regulation of animals.
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Pound: 250-475-4321
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8135
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Amusement Machine and Games Room Regulation Bylaw
To regulate the operation of games rooms and amusement machines.
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Licence: 250-475-5401
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6821
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Blasting Bylaw
To regulate blasting. If you have a problem with blasting call our Contractor's Works Inspector.
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Permit Information or Blasting Problems: 250-475-5457
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8599
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Board of Variance Bylaw
To constitute a Board of Variance.
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Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3502
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4806
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Boulevards Management Bylaw
To regulate the provision, management and protection of boulevards
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Engineering: 250-475-5492 |
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8627
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Building and Plumbing Bylaw
A bylaw for the administration and enforcement of the building code
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Inspection Services: 250-475-5457
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8213
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Business Licence Bylaw
A bylaw respecting licenses for carrying on business within the Municipality and for fixing the fees for such.
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Licence: 250-475-5401
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5105
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Commercial Vehicle Licensing Bylaw
To provide for the licensing of commercial vehicles.
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Licence: 250-475-5401
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8624
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Controlled Substance Property Bylaw
To impose requirements on owners of buildings containing clandestine laboratories
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Fire: 250-475-5503
Police: 250-475-4321
Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
Planning: 250-475-5471
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8840
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Council Procedure Bylaw
To regulate the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Saanich.
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Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3506
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7058
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Deposit of Fill Bylaw
To regulate or prohibit the deposit of fill on lands.
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Engineering: 250-475-5410
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6722
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Disabled Persons Parking Bylaw
To provide for parking for disabled persons.
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Engineering: 250-475-5464 |
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8919
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Document Copying Fee Bylaw
To impose fees for certain services
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Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3506
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6478
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Drain Connection Bylaw
To fix the rates, terms and conditions under which storm drain connections may be laid.
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Engineering: 250-475-5410
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9136 |
Driveway Access Bylaw
To regulate the means of access to and from a highway.
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Engineering: 250-475-5410
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9138 |
Elections Procedures Bylaw
To establish procedures for the conduct of local government elections and other voting
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Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3500
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8212
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Emergency Program Bylaw
To provide a management program to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters
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Emergency Program: 250-475-7140
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| 5996 |
Excess Services Bylaw
To provide for refunds for the provision of excess or extended services |
Engineering: 250-475-5410 |
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8742
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False Alarm Bylaw
To reduce false alarms.
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Fire: 250-475-5503
Police: 250-475-4321
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| 9062 |
Fees Bylaw
To impose fees for certain services (Restrictive Covenants/Statutory Rights-Of-Way/Agreements/Road Closures) |
Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3506 |
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8807
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Fire Prevention Bylaw
To provide for fire protection and control in the Municipality of Saanich.
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Fire: 250-475-5503
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8092
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Firearms and Bow Discharge Regulation Bylaw
To regulate the discharge of firearms and bows.
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Police: 250-475-4321
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8865
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Fireworks Regulation Bylaw
To regulate the possession of fireworks and limit the discharge of fireworks
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Police: 250-475-4321
Fire: 250-475-5503
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| 7372 |
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw
To provide for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act |
Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3431 |
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8663
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Garbage Collection and Disposal Bylaw
To provide for the regulation, collection and removal of garbage.
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Public Works: 250-475-5595
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8357
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Highway Use Utility Bylaw
To regulate the use of Highways.
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Engineering: 250-475-5464 |
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8798
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Land Use and Development Application Fee Bylaw
To impose fees with respect to land use and development applications.
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Planning: 250-475-5471
Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3506
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8857
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Land Use and Development Application Fee Bylaw
To establish application procedures for amendments to the Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw, a land use contract or an issuance of a permit under Part 26 of the Local Government Act and to provide for notification of these applications.
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Planning: 250-475-5471
Legislative Division: 250-475-5494 local 3506
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4050
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Minimum Property Maintenance Standards Bylaw
To establish and enforce minimum standards relating to the repair and maintenance of residential and non-residential property in the Municipality.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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7059
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Noise Suppression Bylaw
A bylaw for abatement and control of noise in the Municipality of Saanich.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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8080
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Noxious Weeds Bylaw
To provide for removal of noxious weeds and other growths from real property.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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7622
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Nuisance Bylaw
To prevent, abate and prohibit nuisances.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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8940
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Official Community Plan
To adopt an Official Community Plan
Appendix "A" - General Plan (OCP)
Appendix "B" - Blenkinsop Local Area Plan
Appendix "C" - Cadboro Bay Local Area Plan
Appendix "D" - Carey Local Area Plan
Appendix "E" - Cordova Bay Local Area Plan
Appendix "F" - Gordon Head Local Area Plan
Appendix "G" - North Quadra Local Area Plan
Appendix "H" - Quadra Local Area Plan
Appendix "I" - Royal Oak Local Area Plan
Appendix "J" - Rural Saanich Local Area Plan
Appendix "K" - Saanich Core Local Area Plan
Appendix "L" - Shelbourne Local Area Plan
Appendix "M" - Tillicum Local Area Plan
Appendix "N" - Development Permit Areas
Justification and Guidelines
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Planning: 250-475-5471
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8204
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Oil Burning Equipment, Flammable Liquid & Combustible Liquid Fuel Tank Bylaw
To regulate the installation of oil burning equipment and fuel tanks.
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Fire: 250-475-5503
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7753
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Parks Management and Control Bylaw
Parks Management and Control Bylaw Schedules A and B
A bylaw for the management, control and use of parks, beaches and other public places within the District of Saanich.
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Parks: 250-475-5522
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5070
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Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Dealers Bylaw
To regulate the businesses of pawnbrokers and second hand dealers
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Police: 250-475-4321
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| 9054 |
Pesticide Bylaw
To regulate the use of pesticides on residential and municipal properties within the District of Saanich |
Planning: 250-475-5494 local 3556
Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456 |
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8792
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Sanitary Sewer Bylaw
A bylaw to provide for the management and regulation of the sanitary sewer system and to impose sewer user charges.
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Engineering: 250-475-5575 local 3456
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8789
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Sign Bylaw
To regulate signs.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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7126
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Smoke Alarm Bylaw
To require the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in existing buildings.
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Fire: 250-475-5503
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5576
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Soil Removal Bylaw
To regulate or prohibit the removal of soil, sand, gravel rock or other substance of which land is composed from lands within the Corporation of the District of Saanich.
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Engineering: 250- 475-5410
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7453
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Streets Address Bylaw
To regulate the designation, affixing and displaying of street addresses. There is an application process and a non-refundable $100 fee.
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New subdivisions: 250-475-5494 local 3414/3415
Existing Numbers: 250-475-5575 local 3472 |
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8382
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Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw
To regulate the streets and traffic within the Municipality of Saanich. For actions or enforcement call Bylaw Enforcement of the Saanich Police.
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Information: 250-475-5575 local 3472
Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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7452
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Subdivision Bylaw
That regulates standards for highways, sidewalks, boulevards, and the installation of street lighting and underground wiring. This bylaw is available from the Planning Department.
Schedule H Engineering Specifications)
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Planning: 250-475-5471
Engineering: 250-475-5492 |
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6016
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Swimming Pool and Liquid Storage Tank Fence Bylaw
To require the fencing of swimming pools and liquid storage tanks in the Municipality.
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Inspection Services: 250-475-5457
Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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9127 |
Tax Bylaw
For the levying of rates and taxes |
Tax: 250-475-5454
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8709
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Tax Certificate Bylaw
To impose a fee with respect to providing property tax information.
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Tax: 250-475-5454
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9029 |
Ticket Bylaw
To provide for the issuance of tickets.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
Licence: 250-475-5401
Police/Pound: 250-475-4321
Trees: 250-475-5522
Fire: 250-475-5503
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7745
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Tow Away Bylaw
To regulate the towing and storage of illegally or improperly parked motor vehicles.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
Police: 250-475-4321
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7632
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Tree Preservation Bylaw
Tree Preservation Bylaw Schedule A (Tree Cutting Permit Area)
Tree Preservation Bylaw Schedule B (Significant Trees)
To regulate and prohibit the cutting of trees.
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Parks: 250-475-5522
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6346
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Truck Route Bylaw
To establish and regulate truck routes. For actions or enforcement call Saanich Police.
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Information: 250-475-5464
Police: 250-475-4321
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8417
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Unsightly Premises Bylaw
A bylaw respecting unsightly premises.
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Bylaw Enforcement: 250-475-5456
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7501
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Watercourse and Drainage Regulation Bylaw
For the regulation and protection of natural watercourses, ditches and drains.
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Planning: 250-475-5471
Engineering: 250-475-5574 |
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8124
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Water Utility Bylaw
To fix the rates, terms and conditions under which water may be supplied to and used by the residents of Saanich.
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Utility: 250-475-5445
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8200
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Zoning Bylaw
A bylaw involving the rezoning of land, development permits, and development variance permits. This bylaw is available from the Planning Department.
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Planning: 250-475-5471
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( includes appendices) 
