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    On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"    Section 1. That § 15-17-51 be amended to read as follows:

    15-17-51. If a civil, including an action for appeal of a zoning decision, action or special proceeding is dismissed or requested relief is denied and if the court determines that it was frivolous or brought for malicious purposes, the court shall order the party whose claim, cause of action, or defense was dismissed or denied to pay part or all expenses incurred by the person party defending the matter, including reasonable attorneys' fees. "