Pennsylvania Code
Title 101 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Part I - LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
Subpart D - PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES STYLE MANUAL
Chapter 23 - FORMAT AND STYLE
Subchapter C - RULES OF STYLE
STYLE GENERALLY
Section 23.112 - Introduction of definitions
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Major subdivisions.-Definitions set out at the beginning of a part, subpart, article, division or subdivision shall be introduced by text in the following form, modified to refer to the major subdivision involved:
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this part which are applicable to specific provisions of this part, the following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
The foregoing language shall be immediately followed by the several definitions in alphabetical order and without paragraph numbers.
(b) Chapter or subchapter definitions.-Definitions set out at the beginning of a chapter or subchapter shall be introduced by text in the following form, modified to refer to the major subdivision involved:
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(c) Sectional definitions.-The form used for sectional definitions shall comply with the following:
Approval. Includes recommendation, failure to disapprove or any other manifestation of favor or acquiescence.
Special influence. Power to influence through kinship, friendship or other relationship, apart from the merits of the transaction.
This section cited in 101 Pa. Code § 25.22 (relating to elimination of departures from uniform style of the Statutes).