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Government Regulation
We are subject to extensive and varied federal, state and local government regulation, including regulations
relating to employment, public health and safety, zoning and fire codes. We operate each of our stores, finishing
facility and distribution center in accordance with standards and procedures designed to comply with applicable
codes and regulations.
Our operations and properties are also subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the
use, storage, handling, generation, transportation, treatment, emission, release, discharge and disposal of
hazardous materials, substances and wastes and relating to the investigation and clean up of contaminated
properties, including off-site disposal locations. We do not incur significant costs complying with environmental
laws and regulations. However, we could be subject to material environmental costs, liabilities or claims in the
future, especially in the event of changes in existing laws and regulations or in their interpretation.
Our suppliers are also subject to the laws and regulations of their home countries, including in particular
laws regulating forestry and the environment. We consult with our suppliers as appropriate to ensure that they are
in compliance with applicable home country laws. We also support social and environmental responsibility
among our supplier community, and the majority of our major suppliers have entered into an environmental and
social responsibility agreement with us. This agreement contains a code of conduct regarding our expectations
concerning environmental, labor and health and safety matters, which includes among its guidelines an
understanding that our suppliers must comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the countries in which they
operate.
Available Information
We maintain a website at www.lumberliquidators.com. The information on or available through our website
is not, and should not be considered, a part of this report. You may access our annual reports on Form 10-K,
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, as well as other
reports relating to us that are filed with or furnished to the SEC free of charge at our website as soon as
reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. In addition, you
may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by
calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site, www.sec.gov, that contains reports,
proxy and information statements, and other information that we file electronically with the SEC.
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