Delaware § 2407 - Penalties.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2407 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2407. Penalties.
(a) Any person who interferes with the Department of Agriculture in the enforcement of this chapter as determined in an administrative hearing, shall be assessed a civil penalty of no less than $50 nor more than $500 on each count.
(b) Any person who refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty of a minimum of $100 or $25 per acre of land upon which noxious weeds have set seed, whichever is greater.
(c) The proceeds of any fines or penalties imposed under this chapter shall be deposited into an appropriated special fund account in the Department of Agriculture. These funds shall be used to support the noxious weed eradication programs of the Department of Agriculture.
70 Del. Laws, c. 285, § 3;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2407
What does Delaware Code § 2407 cover?
Section 2407 ("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.
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