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the proper charges due from such guest for his board and\nlodging.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1919, \u00a7 6444.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}