Pennsylvania Code
Title 101 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Part I - LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
Subpart C - LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING MANUAL
Chapter 15 - STATUTES
Subchapter C - STYLE AND LANGUAGE
CAPITALIZATION AND PUNCTUATION
Section 15.123 - When to use capitalization

Universal Citation: 101 PA Code ยง 15.123

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

Capitalization should be used in the following circumstances:

(1) The initial word in a sentence.

(2) The initial word in enumerations set out as separate paragraphs which end in a period.

(3) Months and days of the week.

(4) The word state, county, city, borough, town and township when used as part of a proper name (e.g. Dauphin County).

(5) The word or phrase Pennsylvania, Commonwealth, Federal Government and United States.

(6) Names of specific persons (Charles M. Smith), places (Blue Ridge Mountains), historic events (World War II) and holidays (Christmas Day).

(7) Short titles and popular names of statutes (Securities Act).

(8) The word part or other major subdivision designation when accompanied by the part or major subdivision number.

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