N.J. Admin. Code § 2:77-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 2:77-2.1 - Word usage

(a) In the interpretation of this chapter, the provisions of this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly requires otherwise:

1. Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.

2. Words in the singular shall include plural and words in the plural shall include the singular.

3. The word "shall" indicates mandatory.

4. The word "may" indicates permissive.

5. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption, the text shall control.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:77-2.1

Amended by R.2013 d.139, effective 12/16/2013.
See: 45 N.J.R. 495(a), 45 N.J.R. 2541(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a) and in (a)5, substituted "this chapter" for "these rules".