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RG> [...] (Can there be a kineticLaw without a formula?
RG> Since the math field is not optional, can it be
RG> empty?)

KineticLaw is optional (which is why the math field is not).
See http://sbml.org/specifications/sbml-level-2/version-1/html/sbml-level-2.html#fig:reaction

RG> I think it should only be allowed to use the sboTerm
RG> to simulate the model if there is not formula present.
RG> [...]
RG> I think that it is very important to state which is
RG> the correct behavior in case of potentialy
RG> contradicting information because only one behavior
RG> can be correct here. And since it is not trivial to
RG> make a consistency check in this case, I think we
RG> should state that it is wrong to use the sboTerm to
RG> simulate the model if there is an equation present?

I think you're right that the issue exists.

Your suggestion is an interesting idea. It would be a
stronger version of the guidelines I wrote about earlier
today.

Do we need to put this question to a separate vote?

MH