HAR §19-170-56. Rules for construction of language

The following rules of construction apply to the text of this chapter. (1) The particular shall control the general. (2) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption, illustration, map, summary table, or illustrative table, the text shall control. (3) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive. (4) Words used in the present tense shall 170-40 3067