PARTS OF A STATUTE

Atty. Arsenik B. Pagaduan

1. 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.

2. Preamble – part of statute explaining the reasons

for its enactment and the objects sought to be
accomplished. Usually, it starts with whereas.”
3. 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.

4. Body – the main and operative part of the statute

containing its substantive and even procedural
provisions. Provisos and exceptions may also be
found.
5. Repealing Clause - announces the prior statutes or
specific provisions which have been abrogated by
reason of the enactment of the new law.

6. 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.
6. Separability Clause – provides that in the event
that one or more provisions were declared
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall still
be in force.

7. Effectivity Clause – announces the effective date

of the law.
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