STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Recognized in Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Accelerated Charge for Stock-Based Compensation				$ 1,649,513
Recurring Charge for Stock-Based Compensation	$ 398,925	$ 401,967	$ 1,142,090	1,244,076
Total Cost of Share-Based Plans Charged Against Income Before Tax Effect	398,925	401,967	1,142,090	2,893,589
Income Tax Expense Recognized in Income	$ (150,283)	$ (155,059)	$ (286,676)	$ (1,116,202)