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LONG-TERM DEBT AND OPERATING LEASE (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2014 Taps | Aug. 31, 2013 Taps | Aug. 31, 2012
Long-Term Debt And Operating Lease Details Narrative |  |  |
Tap Participation Fee payable to HP A&M, net of $42.9 million and $48.2 million discount, respectively | $ 7,935,262 | $ 59,807,289 |
Tap Participation Fee Percentage | 20.00% |  |
Water Taps under Tap Participation Fee | 2,184 |  |
Reduction in Taps as result of foreclosure | 15,059 | 2,184 |
Imputed Interest on TPF | 27,500,000 |  |
Notes Payable outstanding | 4,500,000 | 7,900,000 | 9,600,000
Purchase of notes payable | 9,400,000 | 9,600,000 |
Accrued interest | $ 80,800 | $ 122,000 |

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- Definition The cash outflow to acquire an agreement for an unconditional promise by the entity to pay the holder a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest payable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among myriad other features and characteristics. + References No definition available. + Details
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