5/9/18
Reading the Law – Important Considerations Mandatory versus Discretionary Terms ◦ Must and shall ◦ May and can Qualifiers ◦ Notwithstanding ◦ Except ◦ Provided, however ◦ Commas ◦ And/or Legislative Intent Definitions
Some Examples Fry Bread: Combine flour, salt and baking powder Combine flour, salt or baking powder The power of the comma:
Qualifying language: “That’s not something I’m expecting.” “That’s not something I’m expecting right now.”
Let’s eat Grandma! Let’s eat, Grandma!
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