Delaware § 2604 - Permitted harvesting areas.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2604 — Permitted harvesting areas., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2604. Permitted harvesting areas.
(a) It shall be unlawful to harvest surf clams in any waters designated as contaminated by the Department.
(b) The Department may open and close harvesting areas by regulation. If, in its discretion, the Department determines from biological evidence that emergency restrictions are necessary to protect clams or other shellfish resources of the State, it may do so with advance notice, as it deems necessary.
64 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 588, § 3;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2604
What does Delaware Code § 2604 cover?
Section 2604 ("Permitted harvesting areas.") 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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