Md. Code Regs. 36.01.01.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024
Section 36.01.01.02 - Rules of ConstructionA. Gender and Number. In interpreting and applying this title, the following rules of construction shall apply: (1) Words denoting one gender include and apply to the other gender as well; and (2) The singular includes the plural and vice versa. B. Time Computations. (1) Computation of time after an act, event, or default applies the following rules: (a) In computing any period of time prescribed by this title, the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run is not included; (b) If the period of time allowed is more than 7 days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are counted; (c) If the period of time allowed is 7 days or less, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted; and(d) The last day of the period so computed is included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day that is a work day. (2) Computation of time before a day, act, or event applies the following rules: (a) In determining the latest day for performing an act that is required by this title to be performed a prescribed number of days before a certain day, act, or event, all days preceding that day, including intervening Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, are counted in the number of days so prescribed; and (b) The latest day is included in the determination unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, in which event the latest day is the first preceding day that is a work day. Md. Code Regs. 36.01.01.02
Regulation .04 amended effective 42:3 Md. R. 319, eff.2/16/2015