§ 15.24. Prescribed arrangement of material.

 In lengthy statutes the following technical arrangement is prescribed:

   (1)  Title.

   (2)  Preamble.

   (3)  Table of contents.

   (4)  Enacting clause.

   (5)  Short title.

   (6)  Declaration of purpose.

   (7)  Definitions.

   (8)  Construction and application, what the statute covers, what is excluded, and all limitations, exceptions and conditions applicable to the statute as a whole.

   (9)  Substantive provisions.

   (10)  Administrative provisions.

   (11)  Penalties.

   (12)  Saving Clause.

   (13)  Appropriation.

   (14)  Severability Clause.

   (15)  Repeals.

   (16)  Temporary provisions.

   (17)  Effective date.

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