Delaware § 2304 - Refusal to submit to chemical test.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2304 — Refusal to submit to chemical test., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2304. Refusal to submit to chemical test.
(a) If any person requested refuses to submit to a chemical test pursuant to § 2303 of this title, after being informed of the penalty for said refusal, that person shall be prohibited from operating a vessel upon Delaware waters for a period of 1 year. This prohibition shall begin the day of said refusal.
(b) The Secretary of the Department shall notify in writing said persons of this prohibition and its duration and shall maintain a list of these individuals.
(c) Operation upon Delaware waters during the period of prohibition provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000 and/or 30 days in jail.
67 Del. Laws, c. 216, § 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2304
What does Delaware Code § 2304 cover?
Section 2304 ("Refusal to submit to chemical test.") 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 § 2304?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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