§ 15.34. Expression of subject.
(a) General. Long and involved titles should be avoided. Every title of an original statute should begin with an expression of a general subject, which should give a clear indication of what the statute is about. In selecting an expression for a general subject, care must be taken not to make it appear as though the bill contains more than one subject. For instance, do not say ‘‘An act relating to divorces and the annulment of marriages,’’ but say ‘‘An act affecting marital relations.’’ The title should not state merely the purpose of the bill.
(b) Codifications. In codifications a very general title will suffice. It is usually the broad subject followed by ‘‘and amending, revising, consolidating and changing the law relating thereto.’’
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