Construction

(1) In interpreting 118 CMR, words and phrases shall be construed according to common and approved usage; provided, however, that technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a special and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning. (2) The generally accepted rules of construction shall be observed in 118 CMR, unless their observance requires a construction inconsistent with the manifest intent of M.G.L. c. 19C or is repugnant to its context. (3) The time frames for performing acts required by M.G.L. c. 19C, and 118 CMR shall be determined as follows: a time requirement which refers to "business days" shall refer to Mondays through Fridays, excluding legal holidays; a time requirement which refers to "calendar days”, shall refer to all the days of the week within the time frame, provided that if the final day of the time frame regarding either "business days" or "calendar days" is a Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday, the time requirement shall be extended to the next regular business day. References to "days" shall refer to calendar days, unless otherwise specifically indicated. 7/23/21 118 CMR - 3 118 CMR: DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION