Section R. 281.133 - Construction of language; severabilityRule 3.
(1) All of the following rules of construction apply to the text of these rules: (a) The particular shall control over the general.(b) In the case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of these rules and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.(c) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive.(d) Words used in the present tense shall include the future. Words used in the singular number shall include the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.(e) A "building" or "structure" includes any part thereof.(f) The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," or "occupied for."(g) The word "person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association, or any other similar entity.(h) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves 2 or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction "and," "or," or "either ... or," the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows: (i) "And" indicates that all of the connected items, conditions, or provisions shall apply.(ii) "Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply singularly or in any combination.(iii) "Either ... or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply singularly, but not in combination.(i) Terms not defined in these rules shall have the meanings customarily assigned to them.(2) In any case in which the provisions of these rules are declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such ruling shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these rules and to this end the provisions of these rules are declared to be severable.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.133