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Define the styles for time in the sentence structure guidelines.


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  • When referring to an activity required or permitted during a period after some stated event, the reference can be, for example ''Within 30 days after [X event]'' or ''Not later than 30 days after [X event]''. Do not use the formulation ''Within 30 days of [X event]''. The ''within'' creates uncertai… (§ 351(c)(1), House Legislative Counsel's Manual on Drafting Style, 104th Congress, 1st Session)
  • Generally, time should be expressed in figures. Avoid using terms such as "local time" and "prevailing local time", and avoid referring to time zones, since IC 1-1-8.1 and federal law define official time. It is not necessary to use "midnight" as the expiration time for a term or license since these… (Ch 2.C(27), Form and Style Manual for Legislative Measures, Sep 23, 1999)
  • Part III Ch 1 § 8.B When it is necessary to express a time relationship, recite facts concurrent with the operation of the instrument as present facts and facts precedent to its operation as past facts. Part III Ch 2 § 6.B Times in the Maine Revised Statutes are expressed in Arabic numbers followe… (Part III Ch 1 § 8.B, Part III Ch 2 § 6.B, Maine Legislative Drafting Manual, 1st Edition)