Delaware § 103 - Street openings.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 103 — Street openings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 103. Street openings.
No person shall open or excavate the bed of any street or highway of any city, town or village in this State for the purpose of laying or placing pipes, wires or other conductors therein without first obtaining the consent of the duly constituted authorities of such city, town or village. Nothing in this section shall require such consent before opening or excavating the bed of any such street or highway for the purpose of repairing any pipes, wires or other conductors theretofore lawfully laid or placed in such street or highway.
19 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 1; Code 1915, § 3444; Code 1935, § 3903; 22 Del. C. 1953, § 103;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 103
What does Delaware Code § 103 cover?
Section 103 ("Street openings.") 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.
How do I cite Delaware § 103?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 103" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 103 apply to my situation?
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