Delaware § 2104 - Oyster harvesting methods.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2104 — Oyster harvesting methods., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2104. Oyster harvesting methods.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to use any hydraulic dredge or mechanical device employing a vacuum or suction for the harvesting of oysters from any natural oyster bed without the prior written permission of the Department.
(b) It shall be unlawful for a person to harvest oysters from the State’s natural oyster beds without immediately culling said live oysters from all shell and other materials and returning said shell and other materials to the State’s natural oyster beds. Oysters shall be culled as aforesaid so that 2 bushels of oysters shall not contain more than 5 percent shells and other materials.
7 Del. C. 1953, §§ 2105, 2111; 51 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 107, § 2; 60 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 2; 73 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2104
What does Delaware Code § 2104 cover?
Section 2104 ("Oyster harvesting methods.") 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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