Statutes

OPINION 43-108 February 13, 1943 (OPINION) STATUTES RE: Interpretation I have your letter of February 11th relative to the appropriation made for the State Training School insurance premiums by the 1941 Legislature. I did say that the intent of the Legislature should be determined in interpreting any statute. However, where the clear wording of the statute does not permit of more than one interpretation, that interpretation must be accepted even though the Legislature intended something else. Legislative intent only becomes important when the statute is capable of being interpreted in more than one way. Since the Legislature is now in session, I would suggest that you have that matter brought to their attention, and have them enact a law which will clearly express their intention. ALVIN C. STRUTZ Attorney General