diff --git a/chapters/functions.tex b/chapters/functions.tex
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--- a/chapters/functions.tex
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@@ -1755,6 +1755,8 @@ \section{Function Inlining and Event Generation}\label{function-inlining-and-eve
 
 If the function is called in a context where events will not be generated (e.g., inside another function without {\lstinline!GenerateEvents = true!}) no special action is needed.
 \end{nonnormative}
+
+A function with \lstinline!GenerateEvents = true! should be considered event generating for purposes of determining where the function may be called, regardless of whether the function body contains any expressions which could actually generate events.
 \end{semantics}
 \end{annotationdefinition}