Delaware § 902 - Construction of ditches along certain highways.
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§ 902. Construction of ditches along certain highways.
The Department shall, at all times, cause suitable and sufficient ditches or other conduits to be constructed along the right-of-way of any road or highway constructed, altered or changed, whereby, because of such construction, alteration or changing of such lands included in the right-of-way of such road or highway, the natural contour lines and levels of the lands included within such right-of-way of such road or highway would be changed, and waters would tend to collect upon and over the lands adjacent to such road or highway because of such change.
41 Del. Laws, c. 238, § 2; 17 Del. C. 1953, § 902;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 902 cover?
Section 902 ("Construction of ditches along certain highways.") 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.
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