Delaware § 4508 - Forfeiture of public lands to State.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 4508 — Forfeiture of public lands to State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4508. Forfeiture of public lands to State.
Whoever purchases any of the public lands under any restriction or condition imposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and fails for a period of 5 years to comply with the restrictions or conditions mentioned in the deed of grant from the Department, forfeits such lands to the State, and the title to such lands shall thereafter rest in the State.
36 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 4; Code 1935, § 5745; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 4510; 57 Del. Laws, c. 617.;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 4508 cover?
Section 4508 ("Forfeiture of public lands to State.") 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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