Code Duplication in Validator Management

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Files: Validator-related modules
Severity: High
Category: Code Quality & Maintainability

Description:
Duplicate code in validator registration, removal, and management functions.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Extract common validator management logic
• Create reusable validator utility functions
• Implement DRY principles across validator code
• Add tests for refactored validator functions
• Document validator management patterns

Impact: Medium - Maintenance overhead and inconsistency risk

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