Delaware § 7707 - Enforcement; disposition of civil penalties.
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§ 7707. Enforcement; disposition of civil penalties.
The Department has the authority for administering and enforcing this chapter and may promulgate regulations to administer and enforce this chapter. The Delaware State Police, local police officers of the community in which the offense took place, and Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Animal Welfare shall assist the Department, at the request of the Department. All civil penalties imposed for violations of this chapter shall be paid to the Department. Any civil penalties collected by the Department under this section are hereby appropriated to the Department to carry out the purposes of this section.
15 Del. Laws, c. 23; Code 1915, §§ 1415, 3638; Code 1935, §§ 1582, 4188; 3 Del. C. 1953, § 7708; 67 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 37, § 8;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7707
What does Delaware Code § 7707 cover?
Section 7707 ("Enforcement; disposition of civil 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.
How do I cite Delaware § 7707?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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