Delaware § 1507 - Filling in beyond established bulkhead line; structures outside bulkhead line.
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§ 1507. Filling in beyond established bulkhead line; structures outside bulkhead line.
It shall not be lawful to fill in with earth, stone or other solid material in the tidewaters of the Delaware River between the points referred to in § 1505 of this title, beyond the bulkhead line or lines of solid filling by §§ 1505-1510 of this title adopted, fixed, established, laid down and exhibited on the map or maps, report or reports, except in the construction of duly authorized piers. No erection or structure of any kind shall hereafter be erected, allowed or maintained beyond or exterior to such bulkhead line or lines of solid filling, except duly authorized piers, which shall not be less than 150 feet distant one from the other, and which shall in no case extend beyond the lines indicated for piers on such map or maps, report or reports.
22 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 3; Code 1915, § 2984; Code 1935, § 3477; 23 Del. C. 1953, § 1507;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 1507 cover?
Section 1507 ("Filling in beyond established bulkhead line; structures outside bulkhead line.") 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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