Order Regarding Waiver Rule

John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC, John Hancock Distributors LLC, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (Order Under Section 27A(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Granting Waivers of the Disqualification Provisions of Section 27A(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)

Last Reviewed or Updated: June 25, 2007