we hadn't connell templated c6s. this is the first time i heard about businesses transforming into a c6. be happy to learn more as to why they would want to be exempted from the laws. do you have -- >> the 5 01 c-6 in particular in our district they are a merchant association. ~ so, we interact with them on a fairly regular basis and i just wanted to make sure they wouldn't have to go and register because, again, we do work very closely with them on various community issues. >> so, my understanding is that there are many trade associations that are 5 01 c-6s that i think most of the public would understand we have to have some understanding of the activities that they have lobbying us. but on the other hand, i certainly know for smaller merchant association that's something i could understand. so, i'm happy to learn more about it. >> okay. so, we're going to open this up to public comment at this time. are there any among those in the public who would like to speak on this item? if there are a few, you can line up th