Parts of a Statute

1. Title -- The title of the statute is the heading on the preliminary part, furnishing the name
by which the act is individually known.
2. Preamble -- That part of the statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the
objects sought to be accomplished.
3. Enacting Clause -- That part of the statute which declares its enactment and serves to
identify it is an act of legislation proceeding from the proper legislative authority.
4. Body -- The main and operative part of the statute containing its substantive and even
procedural provisions. Provisos and exemptions may also be found in the body of the
statute.
5. Repealing Clause -- That part of the statute which announces the prior statutes or specific
provisions which have been abrogated by reason of the new law.
6. Saving Clause -- a restriction in a repealing act, which is intended to save rights, pending
proceedings, penalties, etc., from the annihilation which would result from an
unrestricted repeal.
7. Separability Clause -- That part of the statute which provides that in the event that one or
more provisions are declared void or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall still
be in force and effect.
8. Effectivity Clause -- That part of the Statute which announces the effective date of the
law.