The DC Code: § 1-632.08 Rules of construction.

In accordance with the express terms of this chapter, the following rules of construction will apply in the interpretation of provisions in apparent conflict:

1

Subchapter II will govern conflicting provisions; and

2

A parenthetical limitation, upon provisions of a section or subchapter preceding it, shall limit the scope of the section or subchapter to the parenthetical provision.

Historical and Statutory

Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-633.6. 1973 Ed., § 1-362.6. Legislative History of Laws For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-139, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-601.01. DC CODE § 1-632.08 Current through December 11, 2012

Credits

(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3208, 25 DCR 5740.)