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31 DE Code § 611. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter II. Food Stamp Trafficking Control Act|§ 611. Forfeiture of property involved in illegal food stamp transactions.

§ 611. Forfeiture of property involved in illegal food stamp transactions. (a) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee may subject to forfeiture and denial of property rights any nonfood items, moneys, negotiable instruments, securities or other things of value that are furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for coupons, authorization cards, ATPs or anything of value obtained by the use of an access device, in any manner not authorized by the federal Food Stamp Act [7 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.] or regulations issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act. (b) Any forfeiture and disposal of property under this section shall be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in regulations issued by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. Property forfeited under this section may be utilized by the Welfare Fraud Unit until such time as the forfeited property may be liquidated. (c) Value received for liquidated property shall be appropriated to the Welfare Fraud Unit for its use at the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee. 68 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 612. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter II. Food Stamp Trafficking Control Act|§ 612. Definitions.

§ 612. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Access device” means any card, plate, code, account number or other means of access that can be used, alone or in conjunction with another access device, to obtain payments, allotments, benefits, money, goods or other things of value, or that can be used to initiate a transfer of funds under the federal Food Stamp Act [7 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.] or regulations issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act. (2) “Value” means the sum of the face value of all food stamp coupons, ATPs or access devices possessed, transferred or converted from 1 scheme or course of conduct, whether from 1 or several rightful possessors, at the same or different times and which may constitute a single criminal episode. The face values may be aggregated in determining the grade of offense.68 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;
31 DE Code § 613. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter II. Food Stamp Trafficking Control Act|§ 613. Establishment of a State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB).

§ 613. Establishment of a State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB). (a) The Department is designated as the State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) for the purpose of coordinating food stamp trafficking interdiction activity in Delaware within the meaning of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) Regulations and Delaware's Food Stamp Trafficking Control Act. (b) The Department shall delegate its responsibilities pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to the Department's Audit and Recovery Management Services (ARMS), and its successors. (c) The Department's Audit and Recovery Management Services (ARMS), and its successors, are hereby declared a Criminal Justice Agency within the meaning of § 8602(10) of Title 11 for the sole purpose of accessing any and all criminal history records and files maintained by the State and any subdivision thereof. 69 Del. Laws, c. 363, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  2;
31 DE Code § 2801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2801. Burial ground.

§ 2801. Burial ground. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services shall set aside and maintain a suitable area upon the premises of the Hospital for the burial of bodies in any case where it is incumbent on Kent County to bury a person found dead within the meaning of § 4714 of Title 29. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2806;  50 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  19;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;
31 DE Code § 2802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2802. Rights of patients.

§ 2802. Rights of patients. Each patient of the Hospital shall be entitled to all the patient rights set forth in subchapter II of Chapter 11 of Title 16, and all sections in said subchapter II shall apply to the patients of the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. 61 Del. Laws, c. 373, §  5;
31 DE Code § 2820. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter II. Operation of Hospital and Admission|§ 2820. Jurisdiction over Hospital; rules and regulations; power to contract.

§ 2820. Jurisdiction over Hospital; rules and regulations; power to contract. The Department of Health and Social Services shall have full jurisdiction and control over the Hospital and its patients. It may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties, and may adopt such rules and regulations to permit participation in federal and other programs for the benefit of patients and the State. The Department of Health and Social Services shall also have the power to enter into contracts in the name of the State for the erection of additional buildings and facilities and for their appointment and equipment. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2820;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  7;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  221;
31 DE Code § 2821. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter II. Operation of Hospital and Admission|§ 2821. Organization and operation of Hospital.

§ 2821. Organization and operation of Hospital. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services shall maintain the Hospital and provide for the care and support of the inmates with due regard for their comfort and well-being. (b) Facilities shall be afforded to the patients for their educational improvement, including edifying and inspirational entertainment and healthful recreation. (c) Such methods in general shall be employed by the Department of Health and Social Services as will provide good order, fraternal relations and self-respect among the inmates, under humane and helpful regulations, with special reward for meritorious service and gentle reproof or reasonable restraint for misbehavior, as each particular case may warrant. No member of the Department of Health and Social Services and no person holding a position under the Department of Health and Social Services shall have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in the purchase of supplies of any kind for said Hospital and its inmates or in expenditures authorized by the Department of Health and Social Services for any purpose in connection with said Hospital and its inmates. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2821;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  222;
31 DE Code § 2822. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter II. Operation of Hospital and Admission|§ 2822. Requirements for admittance to the Hospital.

§ 2822. Requirements for admittance to the Hospital. There shall be 2 different sets of admission requirements to the Hospital, 1 for persons applying under Title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and another for those not applying under Title XIX:  (1) An applicant under Title XIX may be temporarily admitted to the Hospital, on the written order of any member of the Board, in the interim between meetings, of the Board or by order of the Board, when in session, upon presentation to the member of the Board or to the Board as a whole of a statement in writing setting forth the facts describing such person's case, which shall be attested by 2 credible witnesses and verified under oath. In every such case the Board shall cause diligent inquiry to be made into all the facts and circumstances in the applicant's case and, upon ascertainment that the statement submitted is just and true, may make such further order respecting such person as the facts and circumstances may warrant. (2) Any other person having been a resident in this State for a continuous period of 1 year, who has been unable to obtain employment or is unable to work, who has no property and income sufficient to provide the necessities of life, who has no permanent place of abode and no relatives or friends to care for such person, may be admitted for the time being to the Hospital, on the written order of any member of the Board in the interim between meetings of the Board or by order of the Board when in session, upon presentation, to the member of the Board or to the Board as a whole, of a statement in writing setting forth the facts in such person's case, attested by 2 credible witnesses and verified under oath. In every such case, the Board shall cause diligent inquiry to be made into all the facts and circumstances of such person's case and, upon ascertainment that the statement submitted is just and true, may make such further order respecting such person as the facts and circumstances may warrant.31 Del. C. 1953, §  2822;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  55 Del. Laws, c. 418;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  2;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2823. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter II. Operation of Hospital and Admission|§ 2823. Exclusion of persons with mental conditions; grounds for dismissal.

§ 2823. Exclusion of persons with mental conditions; grounds for dismissal. (a) No person with a mental condition shall be admitted to the Hospital. (b) Any patient of the Hospital who is guilty of the violation of any law of the State shall be dismissed and placed in the custody of the proper authorities. Any patient of the Hospital who becomes incorrigible shall be dismissed. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2823;  49 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 99;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§  364, 365;
31 DE Code § 2824. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter II. Operation of Hospital and Admission|§ 2824. Recording anatomical gift data.

§ 2824. Recording anatomical gift data. (a) The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill shall, if possible, ascertain from a patient upon admission whether or not the patient has donated all or part of that patient's own body as an anatomical gift either by will or in a manner permitted by § 2713 of Title 16 and the person, institution or organization to which such gift has been made. (b) The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill shall maintain as part of a patient's permanent record the information required under this section and such other pertinent information about said anatomical gift which will facilitate the carrying out of the patient's wishes in the event of that patient's death. Upon the death of a patient who has made an anatomical gift, the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill shall make every reasonable effort to contact without delay the person, institution or organization to which such gift has been made. 63 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 182, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 47;
31 DE Code § 2830. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital|§ 2830. Property liable for expenses.

§ 2830. Property liable for expenses. (a) Patients at the Hospital admitted under Title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.], if found to own property, shall not be liable for expenses incurred by the Hospital for their care and support. (b) If a husband, without sufficient cause, separates from his wife, or if a father or mother deserts his or her children so that such wife or children are admitted to the Hospital, the property of such husband, father or mother shall be liable for the expense incurred in the care and support of such wife or children. (c) In the case of patients, other than those admitted under Title XIX, the Division shall take legal proceedings to seize the property of patients to pay for expenses incurred in their care and support. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2830;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §§  4, 5;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2831. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital|§ 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients.

§ 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients. (a) The liability of relatives for expenses incurred in the care and support of a patient admitted under Title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] shall be as follows: The spouse of a Title XIX patient shall be responsible for the expenses of the patient; parents shall be financially responsible for the expenses incurred by their children who are patients at the Hospital if such children are under the age of 18, are blind or are permanently or totally disabled. (b) The spouse, parents or children of a person not admitted under Title XIX shall be liable, in the order above named, for the expenses incurred in the care and support of such person; provided, that they are found able to pay such expenses. The Board shall take legal proceedings to enforce this liability, if warranted by the facts and circumstances. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2831;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  6;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2832. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital|§ 2832. Financing of Hospital maintenance; other expenses.

§ 2832. Financing of Hospital maintenance; other expenses. The cost of the operation and maintenance of the Hospital and the care and support of its inmates shall be paid by the State Treasurer. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2832;  56 Del. Laws, c. 291;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;
31 DE Code § 2840. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter IV. Penalties|§ 2840. Fraud in connection with admission; penalty.

§ 2840. Fraud in connection with admission; penalty. Whoever by wilful false statements, misrepresentation or other fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain or aids or abets any other person to obtain admission to the Hospital, when such person is not entitled to admission under this chapter, or disposes of any property or aids or abets in the buying or in any other way disposing of the property of a person applying for admission or who has already been admitted to the Hospital, without the knowledge or consent of the Board, which property is liable for the expense incurred in the care and support of such person in the Hospital, shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2840;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;
31 DE Code § 2841. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 28. Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill|Subchapter IV. Penalties|§ 2841. Other penalties.

§ 2841. Other penalties. Whoever violates this chapter, for which no penalty is specifically prescribed, shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2841;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;
31 DE Code § 4002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter I. Definitions, Purpose and Powers|§ 4002. Purpose.

§ 4002. Purpose. (a) It is the purpose of this chapter that DSHA have the authority and capacity to:  (1) Efficiently provide, and to assist others to provide, quality affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to responsible low- and moderate-income Delawareans; (2) Encourage persons and families benefiting from activities authorized in this chapter, to the maximum extent feasible, to become economically self-sufficient by assisting in the delivery of social, educational and other supportive services and programs which develop self-sufficiency and by facilitating economic and employment opportunities and similar benefits for persons assisted under this chapter; (3) Coordinate the housing and redevelopment activities of state agencies and other public agencies and private bodies with such responsibilities within the State; (4) Provide assistance in the rehabilitation of distressed or substandard housing in an effort to preserve current housing stock and strengthen communities; (5) Serve as a resource where the housing and construction industries, local governments and the public may obtain information on affordable housing and community development programs, data and trends, including coordinating and promoting assistance to nonprofit housing sponsors who develop affordable housing opportunities for persons of low and moderate income; (6) Assist the Office of State Planning and other state, local and regional planning authorities in the preparation and implementation of comprehensive plans and programs for rural and urban housing and improvement of housing within the State, especially regarding the planning and development of affordable housing; (7) Confront adverse social conditions and to lessen the effects of drug and crime problems for residents of DSHA housing for low- and moderate-income persons and families by establishing and implementing policies and taking practical steps to mitigate such conditions and eliminate drug and crime problems; (8) Carry out and enforce the State Housing Code; (9) Advise and inform the Governor and the public on the affairs and problems relating to housing and community development and revitalization, and make recommendations to the Governor for proposed legislation pertaining thereto; (10) Administer such provisions of the Downtown Development District Act as set forth in Chapter 19 of Title 22; and (11) Operate DSHA's financial affairs in a prudent and sound manner. (b) This section shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms and shall be liberally construed to further the general purposes stated in this section and the special purposes of the particular provisions involved. 71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;  79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  7;
31 DE Code § 4003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter I. Definitions, Purpose and Powers|§ 4003. Housing Director.

§ 4003. Housing Director. The administrator and head of DSHA shall be the Housing Director as provided in Chapter 86 of Title 29. 71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;
31 DE Code § 4004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter I. Definitions, Purpose and Powers|§ 4004. Powers and duties of the Housing Director.

§ 4004. Powers and duties of the Housing Director. (a) The Housing Director is responsible for the fulfillment of the purposes outlined in § 4002 of this title. (b) The Housing Director shall:  (1) Employ, in the Housing Director's discretion, planning, architectural and engineering consultants, attorneys, accountants, construction and financial experts and consultants, Superintendents, managers and such other officers, employees and agents as may be necessary in the Housing Director's judgment; (2) Call to the assistance of the Council the services of such employees of any federal or state agency as it may require to conduct its investigative powers and as may be available for such purpose; (3) Delegate any of the Housing Director's powers and duties, except those of an issuing officer, to employees of DSHA; (4) Create and appoint members of advisory boards; (5) Supervise the activities of the Council; (6) Enter into any and all agreements or contracts on behalf of the State or DSHA, execute any and all instruments and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the implementation or the purposes of this chapter or to carry out any power or duty given in this chapter; (7) Make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding DSHA's operations and render such other reports as may be required by law; (8) Make and enforce regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; provided however, that no such regulation shall extend, modify or conflict with any laws of this State, or the reasonable implications thereof; (9) Determine the terms and conditions for the allocation and grant of state funds authorized by this chapter; (10) Coordinate with the federal government to implement and manage federally funded programs; (11) Be the issuing officer for DSHA; and (12) Advise the Governor on issues concerning housing and community development.71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;
31 DE Code § 4005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter I. Definitions, Purpose and Powers|§ 4005. Additional powers of Housing Director.

§ 4005. Additional powers of Housing Director. Whenever the Housing Director determines that the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 43 of this title, will be better accomplished by a revision of the area of operations of any authority or by the consolidation of 2 or more authorities or by the performance of the functions of an authority by DSHA, the Housing Director may after due notice to all authorities affected and subsequent to a public hearing thereon and with the concurrence of the local governing bodies, make such revision, consolidation or perform such functions; provided, that adequate provision shall be made by the Housing Director for the protection of such authority, its creditors, contracting parties and tenants. 71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;
31 DE Code § 4010. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter II. Delaware State Housing Authority|§ 4010. Creation.

§ 4010. Creation. In accordance with Chapter 86 of Title 29, there is created in the Executive Department a public corporation of perpetual duration to be called the “Delaware State Housing Authority,” hereinafter referred to as “DSHA.” Chapter 43 of this title shall apply to DSHA and to its projects as fully as such provisions apply to a housing authority created by § 4303 of this title and to its housing projects; provided however, that DSHA shall not be subject to §§ 4303, 4304, 4306, 4307, 4314 and 4317 of this title. 71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;
31 DE Code § 4011. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority|Subchapter II. Delaware State Housing Authority|§ 4011. DSHA to contract for labor or materials.

§ 4011. DSHA to contract for labor or materials. DSHA shall contract for labor or materials (except labor or materials used in the maintenance or operation of projects) pursuant to the manner prescribed in Chapter 69 of Title 29, for departments and other agencies of the state government. 71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  6;