Delaware § 1305 - Penalties; jurisdiction.

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§ 1305. Penalties; jurisdiction.

A person who abandons a vessel or property relating to a vessel on public or private property for more than 30 days or who violates any other provision of § 1303 or § 1304 of this title is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense. In addition, the sentencing official shall order the person to reimburse the Department for all expenses incurred by the Department in the enforcement of §§ 1303 and 1304 of this title, including seizure, removal, transportation, preservation, storage, and disposal expenses of or for abandoned vessels and for property relating to a vessel. Superior Court has jurisdiction over violations of this chapter.

76 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  3; 

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