Delaware § 502 - Signs on private property.
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§ 502. Signs on private property.
The Department of Transportation may erect and maintain all appropriate signals, lights or any other type of sign on private property over which the Department of Safety and Homeland Security has assumed jurisdiction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the erection and maintenance of signs and signals by the private owners of the real property, so long as such signs and signals are for the safety and convenience of the public and are approved by the Department of Transportation.
21 Del. C. 1953, § 503; 58 Del. Laws, c. 515, § 2; 60 Del. Laws, c. 503, § 23; 74 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 138;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 502
What does Delaware Code § 502 cover?
Section 502 ("Signs on private property.") 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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