{"id":5405,"date":"2026-04-27T15:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/?p=5405"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:08:21","slug":"leash-laws-in-munich-where-do-they-apply-and-where-dont-they-the-complete-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/leash-laws-in-munich-where-do-they-apply-and-where-dont-they-the-complete-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Leash laws in Munich: Where do they apply, and where don\u2019t they? The complete overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color:#6C988D; padding-top: 24px;\">\u2013 from the perspective of someone who knows the rules and still sometimes digs in their heels<\/p>\n<em>By Milo, French Bulldog, Munich local, and self-proclaimed expert in what really matters in life.<\/em>\n\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #6C988D; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0; background: #f7faf9;\">\n  <strong>At a glance: Leash laws in Munich<\/strong>\n  <ul style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n    <li>\ud83d\udc15 <strong>Basic rule: off-leash is allowed<\/strong> \u2013 as long as no specific regulation applies, such as the dog ordinance, parks bylaw, protected-area ordinance, or operator rules<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udeab <strong>No-entry zones<\/strong> (no dogs): green-bollard areas, public children\u2019s playgrounds, swimming and sunbathing areas at the city\u2019s bathing lakes, Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest and the Spring Festival<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Leash required for all dogs:<\/strong> the entire Westpark, paths in municipal green spaces within the green-bollard areas, plus areas with their own special rules such as the English Garden<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udca7 <strong>Additional leash requirement for large dogs:<\/strong> within the Altstadtring, pedestrian zones, traffic-calmed areas, public transport, events, and the immediate vicinity of children\u2019s playgrounds<\/li>\n    <li>\u2705 <strong>Leash:<\/strong> tear-resistant, max. 2 meters, securely attached to collar or harness <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Munich. 45,892 registered dogs. A patchwork of regulations. And one basic rule most people don\u2019t know.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Leash laws in Munich don\u2019t apply everywhere. They\u2019re not a blanket rule. The starting point of Munich\u2019s dog ordinance is: off-leash is allowed. Exceptions are defined. If you know them, you stay relaxed. If you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll be in the wrong place with a fine in your pocket.     <\/p>\n\n<p>I\u2019ll explain it now. Complete. No rambling. I\u2019m a bulldog, not a lawyer \u2013 but the sources I draw from are the City of Munich\u2019s official pages. That\u2019s enough.   <\/p>\n\n<h2>The basic principle \u2013 off-leash is the default<\/h2>\n\n<p>Munich\u2019s dog ordinance states the starting point clearly: Unless otherwise specified in the dog ordinance, other bylaws, ordinances or regulations, or in usage rules set by operators or owners, dogs may be walked within the city area without a leash.<\/p>\n\n<p>That means: off-leash is allowed \u2013 but only where no additional rules apply. This is exactly where the often-cited \u201cpatchwork\u201d comes from: depending on the park, area, or use, different rules apply. <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\u2705 Basic rule: off-leash allowed \u2013 except where explicitly prohibited or restricted<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Depending on the area, different bylaws and ordinances apply<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Leash: tear-resistant, max. 2 meters, securely attached to collar or harness<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Your dog must be on a leash before entering a leash-required area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to understand the starting point of Munich\u2019s rules. From here, the rest makes sense. <\/em>\n\n<h2>No-entry zones \u2013 where no dog is allowed<\/h2>\n\n<p>First, the strictest part. There are areas dogs are not allowed to enter at all \u2013 not on a leash, not off-leash. Not at all.  <\/p>\n\n<p>These are: all areas in municipal green spaces marked with green bollards with a crossed-out dog symbol \u2013 i.e., play and sunbathing lawns, ornamental areas, biotope areas. Also all publicly accessible children\u2019s playgrounds and their immediate vicinity. Swimming and sunbathing areas at the city\u2019s bathing lakes \u2013 year-round. And Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest and the Spring Festival.   <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Areas with green bollards (crossed-out dog symbol) \u2013 play and sunbathing lawns, ornamental areas, biotope areas<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab All public children\u2019s playgrounds and their immediate surroundings<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Swimming and sunbathing areas at the city\u2019s bathing lakes \u2013 year-round<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest and the Spring Festival (on the festival grounds)<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f No-entry means: not even on a leash. Not at all. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know exactly where the absolute line is. This is it. <\/em>\n\n<h2>Leash required for all dogs \u2013 the fixed areas<\/h2>\n\n<p>These areas apply to all dogs, regardless of size and breed:<\/p>\n\n<p>The entire Westpark. The paths in municipal green spaces within the green-bollard areas. The entire English Garden \u2013 it\u2019s managed by the Bavarian Palace Administration, not the City of Munich, and has its own park ordinance with a leash requirement. In Munich\u2019s four nature reserves, special rules with a leash requirement also generally apply; for the southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide, there are exceptions in some sections upon application. And across all public transport \u2013 U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, as well as S- and U-Bahn stations \u2013 dogs must be on a leash.    <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Westpark: general leash requirement for all dogs<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Paths in municipal green spaces with green bollards: leash required<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/outings\/englischer-garten-with-dogs-whats-allowed-and-where-its-most-beautiful\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">English Garden:<\/a> leash required (Bavarian Palace Administration, entire park)<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Nature reserves: generally leash required, with some exceptions upon application in the southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Public transport: U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, plus S- and U-Bahn stations \u2013 keep your dog on a leash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know before a walk where the leash definitely has to be on \u2013 for every dog, regardless of size.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 All four nature reserves in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/munich-nature-reserves-with-dogs-panzerwiese-froettmaninger-heide-more\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">Nature reserves in Munich with a dog<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Leash required for large dogs \u2013 the additional areas<\/h2>\n\n<p>Large dogs have additional leash-required areas. This isn\u2019t a punishment. It\u2019s a rule for places with especially high foot traffic.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Who counts as a large dog? Any adult dog from 50 cm at the shoulder. And \u2013 regardless of actual size \u2013 always: German Shepherd, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane. What matters is the individual measurement, not the breed average.   <\/p>\n\n<p>The additional leash-required areas for large dogs: the entire area within the Altstadtring, all designated pedestrian zones and traffic-calmed areas, the immediate vicinity of children\u2019s playgrounds, at all public markets, events, festivals and outdoor assemblies, as well as on public transport.<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Within the Altstadtring: leash required for large dogs<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Pedestrian zones and traffic-calmed areas citywide: leash required<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Immediate vicinity of children\u2019s playgrounds: leash required<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Public markets, events, festivals, outdoor assemblies: leash required<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Public transport: leash required<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Large dog = from 50 cm at the shoulder; German Shepherd, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane always, by breed classification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Owners of large dogs who want to know where their rules go beyond the general leash requirements.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 All special rules in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/large-dogs-in-munich-special-rules-and-what-you-need-to-know\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">Large dogs in Munich \u2013 special rules and what you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Fighting dogs and listed breeds \u2013 the strictest category<\/h2>\n\n<p>For fighting dogs without a valid negative certificate, a leash is required throughout the entire city area \u2013 on all public paths, streets and squares, always. This is the strictest rule in Munich\u2019s dog ordinance. Category 1 fighting dogs are generally not allowed to be kept in Munich.  <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Fighting dogs without a negative certificate: leash required throughout the city on all public streets, paths and squares<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Category 1 fighting dogs: keeping them in Munich is generally not permitted<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Category 2 dogs with a valid negative certificate: normal rules apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who needs to know what applies to their breed \u2013 before finding out on the spot.<\/em>\n\n<h2>What doesn\u2019t apply \u2013 and what you still hear a lot<\/h2>\n\n<p>There is no general breeding and nesting season leash requirement in Munich. That\u2019s correct. Munich\u2019s dog ordinance does not impose a seasonal leash requirement. In nature reserves, separate permanent rules apply \u2013 regardless of the time of year.   <\/p>\n\n<p>There is also no general muzzle requirement in Munich. A muzzle can be ordered by the District Administration Department (KVR) on a case-by-case basis \u2013 for example after an incident. On public transport, a muzzle is only required if dogs could endanger other passengers. That\u2019s a situational rule, not a general one.   <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n  <li>\u2705 No general breeding and nesting season leash requirement in Munich<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 No general muzzle requirement<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Muzzle on public transport: if other passengers could be endangered<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f A muzzle can be ordered individually (KVR) \u2013 after incidents<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 In nature reserves, separate permanent rules apply, not just seasonal requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know what they don\u2019t have to do \u2013 that\u2019s useful too.<\/em>\n\n<h2>Quick overview: Leash laws in Munich<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr style=\"background: #f0f5f4; text-align: left;\">\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D;\">Area \/ location<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D;\">Applies to<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D;\">Leash requirement in Munich<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D;\">No-entry zone<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">City area in general<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u274c Basic rule: off-leash allowed, as long as no special rule applies<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Green-bollard areas (lawns, ornamental areas)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udeab No-entry zone<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Children\u2019s playgrounds<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udeab No-entry zone<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">City bathing lakes<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udeab No-entry zone (year-round)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Westpark<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Leash required<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">English Garden<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Leash required (Bavarian Palace Administration)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Nature reserves<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Leash generally required, with some exceptions upon application<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Public transport (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, S-\/U-Bahn stations)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">All dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Leash required<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Altstadtring, pedestrian zones, events<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Large dogs only<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Leash required<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Fighting dogs without a negative certificate<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">Category 2 without certificate \/ legally classified as fighting dogs<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\ud83d\udc15 Citywide, always<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\">\u2013<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Leash laws in Munich aren\u2019t a general muzzle on everyday life. They\u2019re a structured list of exceptions to the off-leash principle. If you know the list, there are no surprises.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\u2192 All rules on keeping a dog in Munich: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/keeping-a-dog-in-munich-all-rules-obligations-and-tips-for-dog-owners\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">Keeping a dog in Munich \u2013 rules and obligations<\/a><br\/>\u2192 Off-leash options: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/outings\/dog-parks-in-munich-an-overview-of-the-best-off-leash-areas\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">Dog parks in Munich \u2013 the best off-leash spots<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr\/>\n<p>Munich awaits us. And we await Munich. <\/p>\n<p><em>Yours, Milo \ud83d\udc3e<\/em><\/p>\n\n<hr\/>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px; color:#777; margin-top:20px;\">\nNote: The content on this page is based on careful research, official sources, and local experience. Rules on leash requirements, dog ownership, registration, or the use of public spaces may change at short notice or vary by district.  This page is for guidance only and makes no claim to be complete or legally binding. If in doubt, the official regulations always apply. \n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px; color:#999; margin-top:12px;\">\n<strong>Sources:<\/strong> City of Munich \u2013 Dog Ordinance (stadt.muenchen.de\/infos\/hundeverordnung.html, last updated July 2025); City of Munich \u2013 KVR Main Department I Security and Public Order (stadt.muenchen.de\/service\/info\/hauptabteilung-i-sicherheit-und-ordnung-pravention\/1092435\/); Tierportal Munich \u2013 Leash requirement for dogs (tierportal-muenchen.de, as of November 2025); MVV rules for taking animals on board (mvv-muenchen.de).\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions: Leash laws in Munich<\/h2>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is there a general leash requirement for dogs in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>No. The basic principle of Munich\u2019s dog ordinance is off-leash. Dogs may be off-leash in the city area, except in clearly defined exception zones. A leash is required, among other places, in Westpark, the English Garden, on paths in municipal green spaces within the green-bollard areas, generally in nature reserves, and on public transport. No-entry zones apply to bollard-marked areas, playgrounds, and the swimming and sunbathing areas at the city\u2019s bathing lakes.    <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Where is a leash required in Munich for all dogs?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>A leash is required for all dogs in Westpark, on paths in municipal green spaces within the green-bollard areas, in the English Garden under the rules of the Bavarian Palace Administration, generally in nature reserves, and across all public transport including S- and U-Bahn stations.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Where are dogs not allowed to enter in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>No-entry zones \u2013 even on a leash \u2013 apply to areas with green bollards (play and sunbathing lawns, ornamental areas, biotope areas), all public children\u2019s playgrounds, the swimming and sunbathing areas at the city\u2019s bathing lakes, and Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest and the Spring Festival.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What additional leash requirements apply to large dogs in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Large dogs (from 50 cm at the shoulder; always: German Shepherd, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane) must additionally be on a leash: within the Altstadtring, in pedestrian zones and traffic-calmed areas, in the immediate vicinity of children\u2019s playgrounds, at public markets, events and festivals, and across all public transport. Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/large-dogs-in-munich-special-rules-and-what-you-need-to-know\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;\">Large dogs in Munich<\/a>. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is a leash required in the English Garden?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Yes. A leash is required throughout the English Garden \u2013 both the northern and southern sections. The park belongs to the Free State of Bavaria and is managed by the Bavarian Palace Administration. The park rules require dogs to be kept on a leash throughout the entire park area.   <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is a leash required in the Isar floodplains in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Different rules apply to the Isar floodplains depending on the section. You can\u2019t derive a blanket leash requirement for all Isar floodplains from Munich\u2019s dog ordinance alone. What matters there are additional protected-area or operator rules, as well as the signage on site.  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is there a breeding and nesting season leash requirement in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>No. Munich\u2019s dog ordinance does not impose a seasonal leash requirement during breeding and nesting season. In nature reserves, separate permanent rules apply \u2013 regardless of the time of year.  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What does a dog leash in Munich have to be like?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>The leash must be tear-resistant and no longer than 2 meters. It must be securely attached to the collar or harness so the dog can\u2019t slip out. Your dog must be on a leash before entering a leash-required area \u2013 not only once you\u2019re already inside.  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Where can I let my dog off-leash in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>On all areas that aren\u2019t restricted by bollards, signs, or ordinances. Specific off-leash areas include: Luitpoldpark (north meadow), Hirschgarten (areas without bollards), Ostpark (designated dog meadows), and meadows outside the Nymphenburg Palace wall. Full details: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/outings\/dog-parks-in-munich-an-overview-of-the-best-off-leash-areas\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D; font-weight: 600;\">Dog parks in Munich \u2013 the best off-leash spots<\/a>.  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Gilt in M\u00fcnchen generell Leinenpflicht f\u00fcr Hunde?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Nein. Der Grundsatz der M\u00fcnchner Hundeverordnung ist Freilauf. Leinenpflicht gilt in definierten Ausnahmebereichen, etwa im Westpark, im Englischen Garten, auf Wegen in st\u00e4dtischen Gr\u00fcnanlagen innerhalb der gr\u00fcnen Poller-Bereiche, in Naturschutzgebieten grunds\u00e4tzlich und im \u00d6PNV. 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