I don't know what kind of contortions these people have pulled in order to persuade themselves that "shall" can mean "may". It even says that up until recently law schools have commonly taught students that "shall" and "must" are synonymous, in keeping with the definition I have referenced from a common and well-respected dictionary.
Whatever bureaucratic writing standards apply to the US legal system do not apply here. Imitating them can only serve to make legislation less accessible to our citizens.
Firmly against the concept.
Whatever bureaucratic writing standards apply to the US legal system do not apply here. Imitating them can only serve to make legislation less accessible to our citizens.
Firmly against the concept.