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RESTRICTED INDUSTRIES

Restricted industries (automatic decline) include:

Ammunition or Weapons Manufacturing; wholesale and retail
Bail Bonds
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Computer and software related services
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Healthcare; specifically nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement centers
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Mobile or manufactured home sales
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Software or programming companies
Taxi cabs (including the purchase of cab medallions)
Travel agencies