PARTS OF STATUTE

a. Title – the heading on the preliminary part, furnishing the name by which the act is individually
known. It is usually prefixed to the statute in the brief summary of its contents.

b. Preamble – part of statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objects sought to be
accomplished. Usually, it starts with “whereas”.

c. Enacting clause – part of statute which declares its enactment and serves to identify it as an act of
legislation proceeding from the proper legislative authority. “Be enacted” is the usual formula used
to start this clause.

d. Body – the main and operative part of the statute containing its substantive and even procedural
provisions. Provisos and exceptions may also be found.

e. Repealing Clause - announces the prior statutes or specific provisions which have been abrogated
by reason of the enactment of the new law.

f. Saving Clause – 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.

g. Separability Clause – provides that in the event that one or more provisions or unconstitutional, the
remaining provisions shall still be in force.

h. Effectivity Clause – announces the effective date of the law.