Delaware Code — 7
Browse 521 sections in division 7 of the Delaware code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 101. Definitions.
- § 102. Powers and duties.
- § 103. Rules and regulations; expenditures; violations and penalty.
- § 104. Restrictions on expenditures and indebtedness.
- § 105. Assent to federal statutes — Cooperative wildlife-restoration projects.
- § 106. Assent to federal statutes — Cooperative fish-restoration projects.
- § 107. Use of funds derived from sale of hunting and trapping licenses.
- § 108. Use of funds derived from sale of fishing licenses.
- § 109. Deposit of receipts.
- § 110. Disbursements.
- § 111. Search and seizure powers of the Secretary and Fish and Wildlife Agents.
- § 112. Prohibition against acceptance of fees by employees of Department.
- § 113. Protected wildlife injuring agriculture or other community interests.
- § 114. Protected wildlife injuring private property.
- § 115. Power of Department to take game or fish for propagating and restocking purposes.
- § 201. Findings.
- § 202. Definitions.
- § 203. Procedure for contribution; disposition thereof.
- § 204. Preservation Fund.
- § 601. Importation of endangered species or hides, parts or articles made therefrom.
- § 602. Sale of skins, bodies or animals of certain species prohibited.
- § 603. Enforcement.
- § 604. Permits for importation of certain fish or wildlife.
- § 605. Penalty.
- § 901. Purpose of chapter; policy of State; interstate fishery management plan; advisory committee.
- § 902. Application of chapter.
- § 903. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; authority; permits; regulations [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 528, § 4].
- § 903A. Striped bass quotas and tags.
- § 904. Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries; establishment; organization; authority.
- § 905. Procedures for promulgation of regulations; public hearing notice; submission to Council; approval [Repealed].
- § 906. Definitions.
- § 907. Equipment and methods used for fishing for game fish.
- § 908. Equipment and methods used for fishing for bait fish.
- § 909. Fishing for bait fish in tidal waters.
- § 910. Types of fishing equipment and methods used for fishing for food fish.
- § 911. Scientific permit; issuance; information; expiration; report; equipment marking and identification requirements.
- § 912. Sale, trade and/or barter of game fish.
- § 913. Sale, trade and/or barter of food fish.
- § 914. Commercial food fishing license; requirements and fees.
- § 915. Food fishing equipment permit; requirements, fees and restrictions.
- § 916. Finfisheries Development Fund.
- § 917. Areas restricted for using certain fishing equipment.
- § 918. Interfering with fishing equipment.
- § 919. Menhaden fishing; penalties.
- § 920. Marking requirement for fishing equipment; exception for minnow traps; removal of stakes, anchors and lines.
- § 921. Identification requirements for equipment.
- § 922. Length restrictions on certain nets.
- § 923. Gill nets; restrictions on use; seasons.
- § 924. Unattended fishing equipment.
- § 925. Fishing with explosives, chemicals, poisons and other devices; exception for Department and agents.
- § 926. Extracting oil or making fertilizer from food and game fish; penalty.
- § 927. Fishing with trawl nets, purse seines, run around gill nets; penalty; exceptions.
- § 928. Interstate transfer of finfish.
- § 928A. Trade in shark fins; penalty.
- § 929. Size limits on finfish; exceptions [Subject to the provisions of 64 Del. Laws, c. 251, § 4].
- § 930. Striped bass spawning areas.
- § 931. Theft and attempted theft of fishing equipment or finfish from fishing equipment.
- § 932. Removal and inspection of fishing equipment by authorized personnel; confiscation and sale of illegally used equipment.
- § 933. Search of persons, boats, vessels and commercial facilities.
- § 934. Seizure and forfeiture of finfish.
- § 935. Sale of seized finfish.
- § 936. Enforcement; penalties; seizure and forfeiture of illegally used property; injunctions; false statements.
- § 937. Suspension or refusal to issue commercial finfishing license.
- § 938. Creel limits on finfish; exceptions.
- § 939. Fishing seasons; exception.
- § 940. Food fish dealer permits.
- § 941. Headboat/charter boat fishing permits; reporting requirements.
- § 942. Control of invasive finfish species, including for use as bait [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 528, § 4].
- § 943. Tagging striped bass.
- § 1301. Arrest of violators without warrant by license holders.
- § 1302. Arrest of violators without warrant by freeholder, leaseholder or employee.
- § 1303. Confiscation and disposition of game and fish unlawfully taken.
- § 1304. Environmental misdemeanors, environmental violations, sentences and fines.
- § 1305. Violations by corporations; service; collection of fines.
- § 1306. Failure of officer or Fish and Wildlife Agent to do duty; penalty.
- § 1307. Report to Department.
- § 1308. Affidavit, complaint or indictment charging several offenses; proof.
- § 1309. Jurisdiction of justices of peace; appeal; bond.
- § 1310. Illegal possession of Atlantic sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin and striped marlin; penalties.
- § 1311. Fines payable by mail.
- § 1312. Wildlife Theft Prevention Special Fund.
- § 1313. Peace officers ex officio Fish and Wildlife Agents.
- § 1501. Governor to enter into Compact; provisions thereof.
- § 1502. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissioners; qualifications; term of office; vacancies; removal.
- § 1503. Powers of Commission and Commissioners; duties of other state officials.
- § 1504. Powers of Commission supplementary to powers vested by laws of other compacting states.
- § 1505. Receipts and disbursements of Commission; annual report; examination of accounts.
- § 1701. Field trials; permit.
- § 1702. Dogs on state coastal beaches.
- § 1703. License for special dog training area; requirements.
- § 1704. Stocking area; training therein; hunting and trapping.
- § 1705. Marking of boundary lines; posting of notice; penalty.
- § 1706. Injuring or destroying fence, wire or poster; penalty.
- § 1707. Training of dogs; unlawful to carry firearm or projectile weapon; penalty.
- § 1708. Penalties.
- § 1730-1740. §§ 1730-1740. Seizure and impoundment of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs; notification of dog owner; request for hearing; exceptions; hearing procedures; appeal; finding to declare a dog dangerous; duties of owner; finding to declare a dog potentially dangerous; duties of owner; liability of owner for costs of impoundment; rules and regulations; violations by owners of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs; penalties; local ordinances.
- § 1801. Definitions.
- § 1802. Commercial license requirements; restrictions.
- § 1803. Use of funds derived from sale of commercial licenses.
- § 1804. Reciprocity for commercial nonresident licenses.
- § 1805. Commercial license number.
- § 1806. Prohibited fishing devices and substances.
- § 1807. Illegal use or destruction of fishing gear.
- § 1808. Penalty.
- § 1809. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; authority; regulations.
- § 1810. Temporary limits [Effective until fulfillment of requirements in the introductory paragraph of this section].
- § 1811. . Quota management system implementation.
- § 1901. Definitions.
- § 1902. Duties of Department; powers; making and enforcing regulations.
- § 1903. Filing of regulations.
- § 1904. Unlawful taking of shellfish.
- § 1905. Leases.
- § 1906. Size and advertising of shellfish grounds; application for lease.
- § 1907. Fees for lease.
- § 1908. Term of leases.
- § 1909. Actions subsequent to granting of lease.
- § 1910. Monthly report; failure to submit.
- § 1911. Removal of shellfish; presumptions.
- § 1912. Penalties.
- § 1913. Inspection and seizure.
- § 1914. Disposition of evidence.
- § 1915. Licensees with disabilities.
- § 1916. Expiration of licenses and permits.
- § 1917. Reciprocity for commercial nonresident licenses.
- § 1918. Limited entry and transfer of commercial crabbing licenses.
- § 1919. Prohibition against the selling of both licenses and the privilege of being designated a designee; penalties [Repealed].
- § 1920. Apprenticeships.
- § 2001. Definitions.
- § 2002. Duties of Department; powers; making and enforcing regulations.
- § 2003. Filing of regulations.
- § 2004. Unlawful taking of shellfish on areas leased for aquaculture purposes.
- § 2005. Leases.
- § 2006. Size and advertising of shellfish grounds; application for lease.
- § 2007. Fees for lease.
- § 2008. Term of leases.
- § 2009. Harvester licenses.
- § 2010. Reports; failure to submit.
- § 2011. Unlawful removal of shellfish or tampering with shellfish aquaculture equipment; presumptions, illegal harvesting gear.
- § 2012. Penalties.
- § 2013. Inspection and seizure.
- § 2014. Expiration of licenses and permits.
- § 2015. Reciprocity for nonresident leases and licenses.
- § 2101. Oyster harvesting license.
- § 2102. Natural oyster beds.
- § 2103. Eligibility to harvest oyster for direct sale.
- § 2104. Oyster harvesting methods.
- § 2105. Oyster harvest fees and tags.
- § 2106. Authority.
- § 2107. Oyster Recovery Fund.
- § 2108. Importation of oysters prohibited.
- § 2109. Oyster harvesting from private leased beds.
- § 2301. Minimum size.
- § 2302. Female blue crabs bearing eggs.
- § 2303. Commercial crab pot or trotline license.
- § 2304. Area permitted for commercial crabbing.
- § 2305. Seasons; limits.
- § 2306. Marking of commercial crab pots, trotlines, and vessels; penalties.
- § 2307. Crab dredger’s license; fees.
- § 2308. Area where dredging permitted; method of taking; crabs taken by oysterers or clammers.
- § 2309. Unloading locations.
- § 2310. Noncommercial crabbing; daily limits.
- § 2311. Crab pot and trotline attendance; abandonment; confiscation; forfeiture.
- § 2312. Vessels used by commercial crab dredgers in Delaware waters.
- § 2401. Minimum size.
- § 2402. Commercial clam tong/rake license.
- § 2403. Area permitted; method of taking under clam tong/rake license.
- § 2404. Commercial dredge clam license.
- § 2405. Commercial dredge clam license — Area permitted; method of taking under commercial dredge clam license.
- § 2406. Seasons; limits.
- § 2407. Unloading locations.
- § 2408. Noncommercial clamming permit.
- § 2409. Recreational clamming.
- § 2501. Size limit.
- § 2502. Female lobsters bearing eggs.
- § 2503. Landing of dismembered lobsters.
- § 2504. Commercial lobster pot license.
- § 2505. Area permitted; method of taking.
- § 2506. Marking of commercial lobster pots and vessels.
- § 2507. Seasons; limits.
- § 2508. Noncommercial lobstering.
- § 2509. Unloading locations.
- § 2601. Commercial surf clam license.
- § 2602. Seasons.
- § 2603. Minimum size.
- § 2604. Permitted harvesting areas.
- § 2605. Penalty.
- § 2701. Authority of the Department.
- § 2702. Scientific collecting permit.
- § 2703. Dredging.
- § 2704. Collecting permits for other than scientific purposes.
- § 2705. Penalties.
- § 2801. Definitions.
- § 2802. Commercial conch pot license; fees; exemptions.
- § 2803. Commercial conch dredge license; fees; exceptions.
- § 2804. Minimum size.
- § 2805. Areas closed for commercial conch potting or dredging.
- § 2806. Seasons closed for commercial conch potting or dredging.
- § 2807. Marking of conch pots.
- § 2808. Conch pot attendance; abandonment; confiscation; forfeiture.
- § 2901. Applicability.
- § 2902. Transfers of permits and licenses.
- § 2903. Eligibility.
- § 2904. Death, incapacity and disability.
- § 2905. Notification and transfer or assignment.
- § 2906. Savings.
- § 3001-3008. §§ 3001-3008. Findings and policy; definitions; powers and duties; Community Forestry Council; duties of Forestry Administrator; development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan; approval; annual report on the status of Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program; rules, regulations [Repealed].
- § 3701. Purpose of chapter; limitations.
- § 3702. Definitions.
- § 3703. Designation of state agency.
- § 3704. Formulation and administration of state conservation plans.
- § 3705. Receipt and disbursement of funds.
- § 3706. Additional powers and duties of the University.
- § 3707. Agricultural communities.
- § 3708. Organization of producers and committees.
- § 3709. State Advisory Board; selection; qualifications; functions.
- § 3710. Reports.
- § 3801. Declared public and common nuisance.
- § 3802. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; investigations; rules and regulations; programs of control; acceptance of grants.
- § 3803. Agreements relating to eradication.
- § 4001. Legislative findings and statement of policy.
- § 4002. Definitions.
- § 4003. Duties of persons engaged in land disturbing activities.
- § 4003A. Runoff Control near Mill Creek, Little Mill, Red Clay, White Clay Creek, Persimmon Creek and Shellpot Creek.
- § 4004. Applicability.
- § 4005. Program funding and financial assistance [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 10].
- § 4006. State management program.
- § 4007. Local sediment and stormwater programs.
- § 4008. Interim program.
- § 4009. Failure of conservation districts, counties, municipalities or state agencies to implement delegated program elements.
- § 4010. State and federal projects.
- § 4011. Designated watersheds or subwatersheds.
- § 4012. Construction review and enforcement.
- § 4013. Approval of certified construction reviewers.
- § 4014. Training of responsible personnel.
- § 4015. Penalties.
- § 4016. Injunctions.
- § 4017. Redevelopment criteria.
- § 4201. Purpose.
- § 4202. Definitions.
- § 4203. Application.
- § 4204. Construction of dams.
- § 4205. Repair, alteration, or removal of dams.
- § 4206. Actions by the Department upon applications.
- § 4207. Fees.
- § 4208. Rules.
- § 4209. Supervision by qualified engineers; reports and modifications during work.
- § 4210. Notice of completion; certification of final approval.
- § 4211. Operation and maintenance of dams.
- § 4212. Inspection of dams.
- § 4213. Appeals.
- § 4214. Investigations by the Department.
- § 4215. Liability for damages.
- § 4216. Enforcement procedures.
- § 4217. Rights of investigation, entry, access, inspection and protective action.
- § 4401. Purpose.
- § 4402. Definitions.
- § 4403. Rules.
- § 4404. Review of standards.
- § 4501. Land warrants.
- § 4502. Cessions of public land to United States.
- § 4503. Location and payment for grants of public lands.
- § 4504. Supervision and control of public lands by Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; public beaches; penalty.
- § 4505. Survey of public lands.
- § 4506. Sale of public lands and products.
- § 4507. Delivery of deeds; restrictions therein.
- § 4508. Forfeiture of public lands to State.
- § 4509. Improvement of public lands.
- § 4510. Lease of public lands; forfeiture of lease.
- § 4511. Lease of mineral rights in public lands; utility rights.
- § 4512. Rent from lease of public lands.
- § 4513. Prohibitions against leasing of oyster beds.
- § 4514. Highways through public lands.
- § 4515. Credit of moneys for Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
- § 4516. Public money expended for roads.
- § 4517. Power of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
- § 4518. Sale of public lands.
- § 4519. Title or interest in public lands obtainable only by deed, conveyance or written instrument.
- § 4520. Liability for costs and expenses incurred by State in defeating claims to public lands.
- § 4521. Zoning and use.
- § 4522. Resident curatorship agreements
- § 4523. Warner Grant Trust Lands.
- § 4901. Properties under jurisdiction of Department of State.
- § 4902. Memorial to sailors.
- § 4903. Funds and appropriations; expenditures.
- § 5101. Memorial cemetery.
- § 5102. Agency in charge of cemetery; powers.
- § 5401. Purpose.
- § 5402. Definitions.
- § 5403. Avoidance, protection, and preservation of remains.
- § 5404. Discovery of remains and notification of authorities.
- § 5405. Jurisdiction over remains.
- § 5406. Archaeological investigation of human skeletal remains.
- § 5407. Consultation, analysis, and disposition.
- § 5408. Prohibited acts.
- § 5409. Exceptions.
- § 5410. Criminal penalties.
- § 5411. Rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- § 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes.
- § 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey.
- § 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation.