Delaware § 940 - Food fish dealer permits.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 940 — Food fish dealer permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940. Food fish dealer permits.
(a) If a fishery management plan approved by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce or Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission requires the commercial landings of a food fish species to be managed with a quota, said food fish species, if landed in this State by a commercial finfisher, shall not be purchased, sold, traded and/or bartered by a food fish dealer without a food fish dealer permit. The Department shall not charge a fee for a food fish dealer permit.
(b) All food fish dealer permit holders shall maintain log books, supplied by the Department, for those food fish species that have management plans which require commercial landings to be monitored for purposes of a quota. Food fish dealer permit holders shall forward copies of their log book entries to the Department as prescribed by the Department. The log books shall record the following:
(1) The commercial food fishing license number of the commercial finfisher who landed the food fish; and
(2) The number and/or weight, by species, of food fish purchased, traded and/or bartered from each commercial finfisher.
(c) The Department may adopt, amend, modify or repeal rules and regulations to effectuate the policy and purpose of this section.
71 Del. Laws, c. 214, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 940
What does Delaware Code § 940 cover?
Section 940 ("Food fish dealer permits.") 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 § 940?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 940" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Delaware official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Delaware attorney.
How does Delaware § 940 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Delaware can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Delaware.