Delaware § 402 - Declaration of purpose.
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§ 402. Declaration of purpose.
The General Assembly finds and declares it to be in the interest of the general welfare and economic prosperity of the State to have a comprehensive and ongoing program to promote and encourage aquacultural activities. The General Assembly further declares aquaculture in a closed system to be an agricultural activity under the authority of the Department of Agriculture which shall coordinate these types of aquacultural activities in the State.
67 Del. Laws, c. 439, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 178, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 402
What does Delaware Code § 402 cover?
Section 402 ("Declaration of purpose.") 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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