§ 184-6. Word usage.  


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  • In the construction of this chapter, the usage of words shall be as follows, unless the context, other provisions of this chapter, the application of law, or plain sense indicate otherwise:
    A. 
    The present tense shall include the future tense;
    B. 
    The singular number or word shall include the plural, and the plural, the singular;
    C. 
    The word "shall" indicates a mandatory requirement, and the term "may" indicates a permissive action; and
    D. 
    The word "used" includes the words "arranged, designed or intended to be used."