1VAC7-10-30: General rules of construction

This section shall be used in the construction of the Virginia Administrative Code.

1. Catchlines of sections. The catchline or title of a section following the section number is intended as a description to indicate the content of the section and does not constitute part of the regulation.

2. Gender. A word used in the masculine includes the feminine and neuter.

3. Number. A word used in the singular includes the plural, and a word used in the plural includes the singular unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

4. The word "includes" means includes, but not limited to.

5. The word "or" means any one or all of the items listed or any combination thereof.