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Residents must comply with these policies as well as with those of the University, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/uws\/18\/Title\">UWS 18 Conduct on University Lands<\/a>, and with the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the U.S.; which have been incorporated into these policies where applicable. 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