Delaware § 503 - Nuisance; penalty.
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§ 503. Nuisance; penalty.
Whoever encroaches upon, or obstructs or commits any nuisance in, a public road or wilfully obstructs or injures a public bridge shall be fined not less than $15 nor more than $50. In case of a continuing nuisance, the judge shall order the person to abate the nuisance within a given time, and, on failure to do so, a writ of execution shall be issued to the sheriff commanding the person to abate the same. The sheriff’s fee for executing the writ shall be $3.00 a day and all expenses, to be paid by the defendant, which payment may be enforced by attachment and imprisonment.
Code 1852, § 1133; Code 1915, § 1575; Code 1935, § 1664; 17 Del. C. 1953, § 503; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 503
What does Delaware Code § 503 cover?
Section 503 ("Nuisance; 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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