Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92 § 454.50

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 454.50 - Rules of Construction

a) In these Rules unless the context requires otherwise:

1) Words imparting the singular include the plural;

2) Words imparting the plural include the singular;

3) Words imparting the masculine gender include the feminine.

b) In these Rules, the word:

1) "Shall" is used in an imperative sense;

2) "Must" is used in an imperative sense;

3) "Should" is used in a recommendatory sense;

4) "May" is used in a permissive sense to state authority or permission to do the act described and the words "no person may *** " or "a person may not *** " means that no person is required, authorized or permitted to do the act described; and

5) "Includes" is used as a word of inclusion not limitation.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 454.50