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PREFERRED STOCK | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
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PREFERRED STOCK | NOTE 4 PREFERRED STOCK As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, Artesian Resources had no preferred stock outstanding. Artesian Resources has 100,000 shares of $1.00 par value Series Preferred stock authorized but unissued.

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