13. 401K PLAN
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]  
13. 401K PLAN

During 2002, the Company established a plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the 401(k) Plan). The 401(k) Plan covers substantially all of its employees who have attained 18 years of age. Employees may elect to contribute part of their annual compensation to the 401(k) Plan, up to the maximum deferral allowance for individuals by the Internal Revenue Service under Code Section 401(k), and the Company may make a matching contribution. During 2016 and 2015, there were no matching contributions made by the Company.