Chapter 1-02 - RULES OF INTERPRETATION

Section 1-02-01 - Rule of construction of code
Section 1-02-02 - Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
Section 1-02-03 - Language - How construed
Section 1-02-03.1 - Person-first language
Section 1-02-04 - Conflict in expression of numbers
Section 1-02-05 - Construction of unambiguous statute
Section 1-02-06 - Clerical and typographical errors
Section 1-02-06.1 - Journal entry rule - Presumption of validity of legislation
Section 1-02-07 - Particular controls general
Section 1-02-08 - Conflicting provisions found in the same statute
Section 1-02-09 - Irreconcilable statutes or constitutional amendments passed during the same session
Section 1-02-09.1 - Multiple amendments to the same provision, one without reference to the other
Section 1-02-09.2 - Reconciliation of conflicting proposed amendments to the constitution
Section 1-02-10 - Code not retroactive unless so declared
Section 1-02-11 - Source note not part of statute
Section 1-02-12 - Caption, cross-reference note, and source note
Section 1-02-13 - Uniform laws interpreted to effect purpose
Section 1-02-14 - Majority power
Section 1-02-15 - Computation of time
Section 1-02-16 - Repeal does not revive act previously repealed
Section 1-02-17 - Repeal - Effect
Section 1-02-18 - Pending actions or proceedings not affected by code
Section 1-02-19 - Effect upon former laws - Repeals
Section 1-02-20 - Severability
Section 1-02-21 - Office held under provisions repealed by this code to be retained - Exceptions
Section 1-02-22 - Effect when office abolished
Section 1-02-23 - Limitations - How reckoned
Section 1-02-24 - Time for performance of act - How computed
Section 1-02-25 - Continuations of existing statutes
Section 1-02-26 - Effect of revision upon initiated measures
Section 1-02-27 - Conflicts adjusted
Section 1-02-28 - Benefit of provisions of law may be waived
Section 1-02-29 - Repeal of incorporating law does not dissolve existing corporation or limited liability company
Section 1-02-30 - Vested rights protected
Section 1-02-31 - Existing boundaries to remain after code takes effect
Section 1-02-32 - Existing ordinances and regulations to remain in force after code takes effect
Section 1-02-33 - Statutes which shall be deemed subsequent to code
Section 1-02-33.1 - [Repealed]
Section 1-02-34 - Pendency and transfer of actions and proceedings
Section 1-02-35 - [Repealed]
Section 1-02-36 - Registered or certified mail
Section 1-02-37 - Citations
Section 1-02-38 - Intentions in the enactment of statutes
Section 1-02-39 - Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes
Section 1-02-40 - Statutory references
Section 1-02-41 - References to a series
Section 1-02-42 - Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction