§ 44-977. Purpose.  


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  • This chapter shall be liberally construed in such manner as to best effectuate its purpose. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed if possible, in such manner as to make all provisions of this Code consistent therewith; however, where an inconsistency or conflict cannot be avoided, then the most restrictive of such inconsistent or conflicting provisions shall control and prevail.

(Code 1969, § 5.311; Code 1977, § 28-535)