The primary goal of statutory interpretation is to ascertain and give effect to the intent of the legislature. 5 Analysis of legislative intent includes appraisal of the subject matter and purpose of the statute, in addition to its express terms. The purpose underlying a statute's enactment is particularly significant in construing it. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. An apparent intent in adopting 18.2 322.1 is to deter the use of beepers in facilitating the purchase and sale of illegal drugs on school grounds.
Beepers are a known tool of such drug trades.
6 Vollin v.