Delaware § 1702 - Depositing dredged material outside State; penalty.
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§ 1702. Depositing dredged material outside State; penalty.
Whoever, being in any manner engaged in the work of dredging or excavating any earth, soil, dirt, mud, sand, silt or other material of any kind from any channelway or harbor within this State, or of removing the same therefrom, in the prosecution of works of improvement or maintenance thereof, wilfully deposits and discharges any of such material outside the territorial limits of this State shall be fined $5 for every cubic yard of earth, soil, dirt, mud, sand, silt or other material of any kind which is so deposited or discharged.
25 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 4; Code 1915, § 3533; Code 1935, § 4024; 23 Del. C. 1953, § 1702;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 1702
What does Delaware Code § 1702 cover?
Section 1702 ("Depositing dredged material outside State; penalty.") 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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