Delaware § 9801 - Definitions [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 372, § 3].
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§ 9801. Definitions [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 372, § 3].
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “DELJIS” means the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System.
(2) “Firearm” means as defined in § 8571 of this title.
(3) “Law-enforcement agency” means an agency established by this State, or by any county or municipality within this State, to enforce criminal laws or investigate suspected criminal activity.
(4) “Registry” means the Voluntary Firearms Do-Not-Sell Registry created by this chapter.
(5) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police.
(6) “Transfer” means as defined in § 1448B of this title.
84 Del. Laws, c. 372, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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