## Section 1602.1 Rules Of Construction.

(a) Where the context requires, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.

(b) The use of “and” in a conjunctive provision means that all elements in the provision must be complied with, or must exist in order to make the provision applicable. “Or” (rather than “and/or”) is used where compliance with one or more elements suffices, or where the existence of one or more elements makes the provision applicable.

(c) “Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25402(a)-(c) and 25960, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25216.5(d), 25402(a)-(c) and 25960, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 10-28-2002; operative 11-27-2002 (Register 2002, No. 44).

2. Amendment of Note filed 12-14-2006; operative 12-14-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 50).

This database is current through 12/6/24 Register 2024, No. 49.

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 1602.1, 20 CA ADC § 1602.1