4.4 Presumption of enactment. In enacting a statute, it is presumed that: 1. Compliance with the Constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended. 2. The entire statute is intended to be effective. 3. A just and reasonable result is intended. 4. A result feasible of execution is intended. 5. Public interest is favored over any private interest. [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.4]
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