Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 2 - Rules of Construction(A) As used in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Words in the singular number include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular.(2) The word "person" shall include corporations, societies, associations, partnerships, and organizations.(3) "Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive.(4) "Knowingly" includes reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of a statement.(B) These rules shall be construed to secure just and reliable determinations of probable cause in all matters considered by the Board.(C) An error or defect of procedure shall not confer any substantive rights on any party.The provisions of this Rule 2 amended March 20, 1995, effective 3/20/1995, 25 Pa.B. 1404; amended April 22, 1996, effective immediately, 26 Pa.B. 2782.