If an error is discovered consisting of the misspelling of any word or words, the omission of any word or words necessary to express the intent of the provisions, or the use of a word for which a meaning within the intent of the provision cannot be defined, or the use of a word or words when another word or words was clearly intended, the error shall be corrected by substituting a correct spelling of the word or words, or adding the omitted word or words, or deleting the word or words found to be in error to conform with the original intent of the provision. The provision shall have the same force and effect as though the correct words were originally contained within the text of this code. No alteration shall be made if any question exists regarding the nature or extent of the error.