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 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
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   "summary": "Provides five levels of property tax relief (100%, 75%, 50% reduction or residential rate conversion) to eligible registered non-profits and charities in HRM. Annual application required by March 31.",
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   "title": "Administrative Order 2019-007-ADM — Respecting Public Disclosure of Municipal Grants",
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