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E116        *Only COTS batteries allowed. Teams may only bring COTS batteries to events. Output wires or connectors may be modified as long as no safety systems are compromised.

Violation: Teams will be asked to remove or not bring in the batteries.

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Rule R605
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Rule R606
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Rule R602
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Rule R601
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