Words shall have their usual meaning unless the context or a definition clearly indicates a different meaning. Words used in their present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular form include the plural form. Use of the word "shall" denotes mandatory conduct and "may" denotes permissive conduct.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 58500
Note: Authority cited: Sections 4405 and 4631, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 11152, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4690 and 4690.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.