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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - SALES TAX ACCOUNTING (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Jan. 01, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales tax | $ 11.2 | $ 7.2 |
NEW JERSEY |  |  |
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State sales tax, percent | 7.00% |  |
NEW JERSEY | Subsequent Event |  |  |
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State sales tax, percent |  |  | 6.875%

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