Delaware § 5132 - Hindering or obstructing officer; penalties.
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§ 5132. Hindering or obstructing officer; penalties.
Any person who shall hinder or obstruct in any way the Secretary of Agriculture, or any 1 of the inspectors, in the performance of official duties, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
6 Del. C. 1953, § 5137; 53 Del. Laws, c. 187, § 3; 57 Del. Laws, c. 764, § 31C; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 370, §§ 12, 15;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5132
What does Delaware Code § 5132 cover?
Section 5132 ("Hindering or obstructing officer; penalties.") 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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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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