(a) Generally. All laws enacted after the date of enactment of the sections described in section 1.2 of this title, of a public and general nature, ought to be enacted as amendments to the Consolidated Code.

(b) Titles.

(1) New titles shall be created only as a last resort and only when it would be unreasonable to include the new law in an existing title.

(2) If a new title is created, it shall be given a name and a number following that of the then last title number. New titles shall be given names which are broad and comprehensive in scope so that each will accommodate the greatest number of new laws having related subject matter.

(c) Harmonious style. In the enactment of new laws, the plan, scheme, style, format and arrangement of the Consolidated Code shall be followed as closely as possible to the end that the Consolidated Code and all amendments thereto will comprise a harmonious entity containing all the general and permanent laws.

Section History

Added Stat. 26-35, [Consolidated Code Act of 2026](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2YfSSXJMoT7i7obk7HQt0H2AUvCraz94KmscksiwvQ/edit?usp=drivesdk!) , § 8

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