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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A LOBBYIST IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM IMPOSING A TAX ON ADMISSION TICKETS TO RURAL NON-PROFIT COUNTY FAIRS, WORK WITH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CONCERNING RIDE SAFETY AND ASSIST IN SECURING FUNDING NEEDED FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAIR OPERATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM AND PROVIDES A COPY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER.</ExplanationTxt>
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