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Updated 2014 2-1
2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
2.01. Minnesota Rules of Construction. Unless clearly in conflict with provisions of this
code or otherwise clearly inapplicable, the rules of construction contained in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 645 and other Minnesota statutes or case law shall apply in the construction
of this code.
2.02. Deputies. Whenever this code requires an act to be done which act may legally
be done by an agent or deputy as well as by the principal, such requirement shall be satisfied
by the performance of such act by an authorized agent or deputy.
2.03. Filing, Etc. at City Offices. Whenever this code requires filing with, payment to,
or notification of any certain city official or department, the requirement shall be satisfied by
filing, payment or notification at the regular office of such city official or department during
business hours of any business day.
2.04. Conjunctions. The words "or" and "and" may be read interchangeably in
situations where the context requires it.
2.05. Liberal Construction. All general provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions
contained in this code shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of
such provision may be fully carried out.
2.06. Substantive Changes Not Intended. This code is intended as a codification of
the existing law, and shall be construed in accordance with such intent.
2.07. Renewal of Licenses and Permits. Notwithstanding any provision in this code to
the contrary, whenever the last day for renewal of a license or permit issued by the city falls
on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the same may be renewed without penalty or fee
increase on the next following day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
2.08. Expiration of License or Permit. A license or permit is valid until midnight of the
expiration date unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1320, 8/16/65; 1722, 8/21/73; 2038, 4/16/79)