Virginia HB1299 clarifies that "shall" imposes a mandatory requirement unless otherwise specified.
Virginia HB1299 sets forth that the term "shall" in statutes creates a mandatory requirement, not merely a directory instruction, unless the statute explicitly states otherwise. This bill ensures that the intent behind using "shall" is to enforce a necessary action or condition.
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