[Adopted 12-22-1976 as § 1.3 of the
1976 Code]
A.
Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
B.
The singular number includes the plural.
C.
A word importing the masculine gender only shall also
be construed to include females, corporations, partnerships, associations,
joint-stock companies, societies and all other entities capable of being sued.
D.
"May" is permissive; "shall" is mandatory.
[Added 6-4-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
