GroundRules
12-2A-4: Construction of "shall", "must" and "may".
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
- ARTICLE 2A Uniform Statute and Rule Construction Act
A. "Shall" and "must" express a duty, obligation, requirement or condition precedent.
B. "May" confers a power, authority, privilege or right.
C. "May not", "must not" and "shall not" prohibit the exercise of a power, authority, privilege or right.
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