Delaware § 805 - Penalties.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 805 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 805. Penalties.
Whoever, being a contractor, or any agent of a contractor, pays out, uses or appropriates, or consents to the paying out, use or appropriation of any moneys or funds received for any of the purposes specified in § 802 of this title, prior to paying in full or pro rata to the extent of the moneys or funds so received all the lawful claims of all persons furnishing labor or materials, as prescribed by § 803 of this title, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 3 years or both.
17 Del. C. 1953, § 805; 57 Del. Laws, c. 688.;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 805
What does Delaware Code § 805 cover?
Section 805 ("Penalties.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 805?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 805" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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