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Advertising Costs | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Advertising Costs |
Advertising Costs | 11. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled $29,000 and $28,000, respectively.

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