Delaware § 4522 - Resident curatorship agreements
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§ 4522. Resident curatorship agreements
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, may execute and deliver an agreement that creates a nontransferrable life estate for individuals, or an agreement of up to 30 years in length for corporate or governmental entities, to any historic structure on the public lands of this State, for the renovation, use, and ongoing maintenance of said structure and may place upon the use of such structure any restriction requiring specific commitments or expenditures or may require any other conditions which the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control deems advisable for the public good.
(1) The agreement may include use of the curtilage or other areas around the historic structure, including any accessory buildings, sheds, or garages, as may be necessary to properly use the historic structure for its intended purpose.
(2) The structure must be restored to the applicable National Park Service Secretary of Interior Standards where it is deemed feasible by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
(3) Chapter 53 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code shall not apply to agreements executed under this section.
(4) Any qualifying expenditures in excess of the fair market value of the rent of the structure and grounds over the expected life of the agreement shall be eligible for land and historic resource tax credits under Chapter 18 of Title 30.
(5) Any interest in the structure created by and agreement under this section shall be insurable up to the total value of the expenditures on the structure, pro-rated for the expected life of the agreement.
(6) The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement this section.
81 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 4522
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Section 4522 ("Resident curatorship agreements") 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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