Rules of Construction

Rules of Construction. The following rules of statutory construction shall, where applicable, govern the interpretation of this chapter: (a) “Include,” “includes” or “including” means “including but not limited to;” (b) The male, female and neuter/neutral shall each be read to mean the other, unless the context expressly excludes such interpretation; and (c) Except where the context specifically indicates otherwise, the singular shall be read to mean the plural, and vice versa. Source: PL 15-110, § 2.