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101 Pa. Code § 15.123. When to use capitalization.

§ 15.123. When to use capitalization.

 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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