Quarter

Quarter

A period of time equal to one-fourth of the year observed by the licensee (approx. 13 consecutive weeks). Providing that the beginning of the first quarter in a year coincides with the starting date of the year and that no day is omitted or duplicated in consecutive quarters.

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