(A) Interpretation. In the application of this chapter, the provisions thereof shall be interpreted to be the minimum requirements necessary to accomplish the general and specific purposes of this chapter.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.01)
(B) Rules of construction. The words and phrases in this chapter shall be construed in their plain, ordinary and usual sense, except that technical words and phrases having a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be understood according to their technical import.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.02)
(C) Masculine, feminine or neuter. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the use of masculine, feminine, or neuter gender shall include the other genders.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.03)
(D) Singular or plural. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the use of either singular or plural numbers shall include the other number.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.04)
(E) Past, present, or future. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the use of either past, present, or future tense shall include the other tenses.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.05)
(F) Joint authority. Words importing joint authority to 3 or more persons shall be construed as authority to a majority of the persons.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.06)
(G) Computation of time. The time within which an act shall be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day. If the last day is a Sunday or legal holiday, that date shall be excluded.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.07)
(H) Deputies. Whenever this chapter requires an act to be done, which act may legally be done by an agent or employee as well as by the principal, the requirement shall be satisfied by the performance of the act by an authorized agent or employee.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.08)
(I) Conjunctions. The words "or" and "and" may be read interchangeably in situations where the context requires it.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.09)
(J) Minnesota Rules of Construction to apply. Unless clearly in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, or otherwise clearly inapplicable, rules of construction established for the State of Minnesota by statute or case law shall apply in the construction of this chapter.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.10)
(K) Inclusion not considered consent, permit, or license. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to be a consent, license, or permit to use any property or to locate, construct, or maintain any building, structure, or facility, or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation, or activity.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.11)
(L) Provisions cumulative. Except as herein provided, the provisions of this chapter are cumulative and in addition to the provisions of other laws and ordinances, heretofore passed or which may be passed hereafter, governing the same subject matter as this chapter.
(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 203.12)