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3 DE Code § 407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 4. Delaware Aquaculture Act|§ 407. Fee fishing operations.

§ 407. Fee fishing operations. (a) It shall be lawful for any person to fish, without being licensed to fish in this State, within an aquaculture facility designated as a fee fishing operation and registered as same with the Department of Agriculture. (b) The owner(s) of a fee fishing operation shall apply to the Department of Agriculture to register his or her fee fishing operation. The fee fishing operation shall meet with the following requirements, subject to inspection and approval by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, prior to the Department of Agriculture approving the registration:  (1) The fee fishing operation shall be a closed system; and (2) The fee fishing operation shall not contain any wild finfish. (c) When authorized by the owner of a fee fishing operation, it shall be lawful for a person to take and/or possess those species or hybrids thereof permitted according to § 903(j) of Title 7, without regard to any seasonal restrictions, size limits or creel limits. (d) Any person in possession of cultured aquatic stock lawfully taken from a fee fishing operation shall be issued a receipt for same by the owner or owner's agent of that fee fishing operation. This receipt shall include the name and address of the fee fishing operation, the date the cultured aquatic stock were taken, the identification and number of each species of cultured aquatic stock taken, and the signature of the person to whom the receipt is issued. This receipt shall remain in the possession of the person who took the cultured aquatic stock from the fee fishing operation until that person enters his or her personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging. The owner or owner's agent of the fee fishing operation shall maintain a copy of each receipt for a period of at least 1 year from the date of issuance. (e) Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess any cultured aquatic stock that remain alive after legally taking same from a fee fishing operation. 69 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
3 DE Code § 408. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 4. Delaware Aquaculture Act|§ 408. Aquaculture registration.

§ 408. Aquaculture registration. The owner(s) of an aquaculture facility shall register same with the Department of Agriculture on forms and in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations to establish criteria for the registration of an aquaculture facility. The Department of Agriculture shall maintain a registry of aquaculture facilities to assist in the administration of the State aquaculture program. Aquaculture facility registration shall be valid for 5 years from the date of issue. The owner of an aquaculture facility shall renew the registration of the facility in the event of any change in ownership or a significant change in operations. 69 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
3 DE Code § 409. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 4. Delaware Aquaculture Act|§ 409. Suspension or revocation of registration.

§ 409. Suspension or revocation of registration. The Department of Agriculture may, after due notice, suspend or revoke any aquaculture registration which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter or the regulations promulgated by the Department of Agriculture. A person affected by such suspension or revocation may request a hearing before the Department of Agriculture. A hearing shall be held within 30 days after the request. Within 30 days after the hearing, the Department of Agriculture shall affirm, withdraw or modify its action by an order based upon the record of the hearing. An appeal from that order may be taken to the Superior Court within 30 days of the suspension or revocation order. If no request for a hearing is made within 30 days of the suspension or revocation order, the suspension or revocation will be effective and the registration is suspended or revoked. All fines and penalties for violations of this subsection shall be paid to the Department of Agriculture and deposited in the general fund account. 69 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
3 DE Code § 410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 4. Delaware Aquaculture Act|§ 410. Aquaculture facility protection.

§ 410. Aquaculture facility protection. It shall be unlawful for any person, without the written consent of the owner, to remove, destroy or release cultured aquatic stock from a registered aquaculture facility or introduce any toxic substance directly or indirectly into the waters of a registered aquaculture facility. 69 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
3 DE Code § 411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 4. Delaware Aquaculture Act|§ 411. Aquaculture facility protection.

§ 411. Aquaculture facility protection. Transferred to § 410 of this title by 79 Del. Laws, c. 178, § 1, effective August 28, 2013.
3 DE Code § 501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 5. State Chemist|§ 501. Appointment.

§ 501. Appointment. The Department of Agriculture shall appoint a suitable person to serve as State Chemist. 29 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  1;  Code 1935, §  688;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  501;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  3;
3 DE Code § 502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 5. State Chemist|§ 502. Compensation.

§ 502. Compensation. The State Chemist shall receive such compensation for his services and expenses as may be fixed by the Department of Agriculture, to be paid out of funds of the State Treasury, in the same manner as other necessary expenses of the State are now paid, as provided by law. Code 1915, §  705;  29 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  1;  Code 1935, §  696;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  502;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  3;
3 DE Code § 503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 5. State Chemist|§ 503. False analysis, penalty.

§ 503. False analysis, penalty. Whoever, being the State Chemist, wilfully makes any false or untrue analysis, shall be fined not more than $100, and shall be imprisoned until the fine is paid. 16 Del. Laws, c. 348;  17 Del. Laws, c. 438, §  13;  Code 1915, §  709;  Code 1935, §  708;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  503;
3 DE Code § 601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 6. Delaware Viticulture Act|§ 601. Short title.

§ 601. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Delaware Viticulture Act.” 68 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;
3 DE Code § 602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 6. Delaware Viticulture Act|§ 602. Declaration of purpose.

§ 602. Declaration of purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares it to be in the interest of the general welfare and economic prosperity of the State to have a comprehensive and ongoing program to promote and encourage viticultural activities. The General Assembly further declares viticulture an agricultural activity and that the Department of Agriculture shall coordinate viticultural activities in the State. 68 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;
3 DE Code § 603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 6. Delaware Viticulture Act|§ 603. Definitions.

§ 603. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. (2) “Commission” means the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (3) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. (4) “Viticulture” means the cultivation, production or marketing of any grape variety that is cultivated, produced or marketed as a cultivated crop in this State.68 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;
3 DE Code § 604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 6. Delaware Viticulture Act|§ 604. Viticulture technical assistance and marketing program.

§ 604. Viticulture technical assistance and marketing program. The Department shall develop and implement a technical assistance program to assist the owners and operators of viticultural facilities and to promote Delaware viticulture products. This program will be done in conjunction with, and shall be consistent with, the Department's responsibilities as defined in § 103 of this title. The Department's program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) Maintain a complete list of viticulturalists engaged in the production of any viticultural product for the purpose of certifying those viticulturists as bonafide Delaware viticulture producers. (2) Develop and administer procedures for possession, processing, sale, delivery, transportation or exporting of viticulture products that comply with all federal and state laws, except where production of viticulture products into wine is regulated by the Commission. (3) Encourage the viability and profitability of viticulture operations and to promote the consumption of Delaware-grown viticulture products within and outside the State.68 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;
3 DE Code § 605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 6. Delaware Viticulture Act|§ 605. Delaware Viticulture Council.

§ 605. Delaware Viticulture Council. (a) A Delaware Viticulture Council is hereby created for the purposes of assisting the Department with the enhancement and promotion of viticulture activities and operations within the State. Duties of the Council shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) Examine the impact of laws and regulations on the viticulture industry and recommend to the Secretary methods to simplify regulatory processes or otherwise enhance the regulatory climate with respect to the efficient siting and operation of viticulture operations; (2) Examine the viticulture incentive programs used by other states, determine those programs used, determine programs that would best enhance viticulture operations and report to the Secretary on what actions are required to address these needs; (3) Examine research and educational needs as they relate to the improvement of management and operations of viticulture operations and report to the Secretary on what actions are required to address these needs; (4) Respond to requests of the Secretary to examine other issues relating to the enhancement of viticulture activities and operations in Delaware. (b) The Council shall be composed of no less than 12 members. Members shall include:  (1) The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or the Secretary's designee; (2) The Director of the Division of Small Business or the Director's designee; (3) A representative of the University of Delaware to be appointed by the President of the University; (4) A representative of Delaware State University to be appointed by the President of the University; (5) A representative of the Delaware Farm Bureau to be appointed by the President of the Delaware Farm Bureau; (6) Three individuals that are actively involved in commercial viticulture activities or operations to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Council; (7) Three individuals with an interest in viticulture activities to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Council. (c) The Secretary shall act as chairperson of the Council, or may appoint a designee. 68 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  5;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 34;
3 DE Code § 701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 701. Short title.

§ 701. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Delaware Agricultural Commodities Development Act.” 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 702. Purpose; construction.

§ 702. Purpose; construction. (a) It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that Delaware farmers who produce agricultural commodities for domestic and foreign markets shall be permitted to act separately or jointly in cooperation with handlers, dealers and processors of such products, with the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the University of Delaware's College of Agricultural Sciences and any other qualified agencies, to provide funds to assist in education, research, production and market development related to such commodities. It is further declared that provisions for the establishment of Agricultural Commodity Advisory Boards are deemed an appropriate means to accomplish the purpose. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to abrogate or limit in any way the rights, powers, duties and functions of the Secretary of Agriculture or any other agency of the State, but shall be supplementary thereto, and in aid and cooperation therewith. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 703. Definitions.

§ 703. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter:  (1) “Agricultural commodity” means any agricultural product, including, but not limited to, plants and animals and plant and animal products, grown, raised or produced within the State for use as food, feed, seed or any aesthetic, industrial or chemurgic purpose. (2) “Commercial channels” means the processes of the sale of any agricultural commodity to any commercial buyer, dealer, processor, cooperative or to any person, public or private, who resells such commodity or any product produced from such commodity for storage, slaughter, processing or distribution. (3) “Person” means any individual, corporation, association, cooperative, partnership or organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. (4) “Board” or “Advisory Board” means the boards created under this chapter in connection with the organization of producers as herein provided. (5) “First purchaser” means any person that buys agricultural commodities for movement into commercial channels from the producer; or any lienholder, secured party or pledgee, public or private, or assignee of said lienholder, secured party or pledgee, who gains title to the agricultural commodity from the producer as the result of exercising any legal rights by the lienholder, secured party, pledgee or assignee thereof, regardless of when the lien, security interest or pledge was created. (6) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the State. (7) “Producer” means any person who owns or operates an agricultural producing or growing facility for the agricultural commodity under consideration for referendum and shares in the profits and risks of loss from such facility, and who grows, raises, feeds or produces said agricultural commodity in Delaware during the current marketing year. (8) “Qualified voter” means any person who would be subject to the payment of fees imposed to finance the activities described in this chapter. (9) “Development order” means an order issued by the Secretary with the advice and consent of an Agricultural Commodity Advisory Board pursuant to this chapter. (10) “Sale” means any passing of commodity title from the producer to the first purchaser. Sale includes any pledge, security interest or lien.62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 705. Same — Meetings; quorum.

§ 705. Same — Meetings; quorum. Subject to the requirements of this chapter, the Advisory Board shall meet at such time and place as it may determine or upon call of the chairperson or of any 3 members of the Board. A majority of the voting members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business in carrying out the duties of the Board. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 706. Same — Formulate and submit development order.

§ 706. Same — Formulate and submit development order. (a) Within 30 days after the election of an Agricultural Commodity Advisory Board by the producers of a particular commodity, the Advisory Board shall meet and formulate a development order establishing a program to assist such functions as education, research, production and market development relating to such commodity or commodities and establishing fees to be paid by producers to finance the proposed activities. (b) The Secretary, with the advice and consent of the Advisory Board, shall hold a public hearing or public hearings on the proposed development order in an area or areas and at a time or times affording reasonable opportunities to producers to attend. The Advisory Board together with the Secretary shall determine after such hearings whether or not the development order shall be amended, modified or supplemented. If changes or additions of substance are made, the Advisory Board and the Secretary shall hold like public hearings on the amended or supplemented development order. (c) Following the hearing, or hearings, the Advisory Board and Secretary shall conduct a referendum on the proposed final development order. At least 14 days' notice of the time and places of such referendum shall be published in a legal newspaper of general circulation in each county affected. In addition, direct written notice thereof shall likewise be given to each county extension office in any county involved in the referendum. Such notice shall include details of the development order to afford all producers access to complete information about the development order. The development order shall become effective if it is approved by a majority of those voting in the referendum, and such order shall be applicable only to those producers of the subject commodity within the area of the State organized pursuant to this chapter. Upon completion of the referendum, the Secretary shall make findings and issue an appropriate order based on said findings. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 707. Same — Additional powers and duties.

§ 707. Same — Additional powers and duties. (a) The Agricultural Commodity Advisory Board shall:  (1) Adopt and administer rules and regulations for the administration of the development order; (2) Recommend amendments to the order, such amendments to be adopted only after a referendum in which a majority of the producers voting favor such adoption; (3) Prepare an annual estimated budget for the operation of the development order; and (4) Prepare an annual report on the programs of the order, said report to be made available to the producers concerned. (b) The Advisory Board shall provide a procedure for collection of the producer assessments to finance the development order and for the proper administration of the order. (c) The Advisory Board shall provide for the refund of any fees or assessments paid by the producer who objects to payments of said fees or assessments. (d) The Advisory Board is authorized to accept donations of funds, property, services or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of this chapter. (e) The Advisory Board shall have the right to investigate and prosecute in the name of the State any action or suit to enforce the collection or insure payment of fees or assessments authorized by this chapter, and to sue and to be sued in the name of the Board and to do all other things necessary to the administration and implementation of this chapter. (f) The Advisory Board shall be responsible for the collection and expenditure of all funds provided for under this chapter and shall provide for an annual audit of funds to be made by a certified auditing firm. An annual financial statement shall be available to any participant upon request. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 708. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 708. Powers and duties of Secretary.

§ 708. Powers and duties of Secretary. (a) The Secretary, with the advice and consent of the Advisory Board, will contract and cooperate with the University of Delaware's College of Agricultural Sciences, or with other qualified agencies, persons or organizations, to meet the purpose of the development order. (b) The Secretary, with the advice and consent of the Advisory Board, may appoint, employ, provide necessary bond, discharge, fix compensation for and prescribe the duties of such administrative, clerical, technical and other personnel and agencies as may be deemed necessary. (c) In administering this chapter, the Secretary shall have such other powers as may be conferred upon him by law not inconsistent with this chapter. (d) In the organization and operation of a development order for any agricultural commodity coming under the sections of this chapter, the Secretary shall follow the rules and regulations as developed by the Advisory Board pursuant to this chapter. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 709. Fees to defray expenses.

§ 709. Fees to defray expenses. (a) For the purpose of providing funds to defray the necessary expenses incurred by the Secretary and the Advisory Board in formulating, submitting to referendum, issuing, administering and enforcing an agricultural commodity development order, the development order shall provide for assessing and collecting fees in amounts sufficient to defray such expenses. Any increase in the maximum assessment provided for in the development order must be within the limit herein prescribed and must be approved by the majority of voting, participating producers in a referendum held for that purpose after reasonable notice of such proposed increase. (b) The Agricultural Commodity Advisory Boards together with the Secretary shall establish the procedure for the payment of the assessment by the producer and such procedure shall be clearly outlined in the proposed development order. Such procedure must be fair, reasonable and shall be deducted by the first purchaser at the time of sale. The first purchaser shall submit to the Advisory Board through the Secretary's office any fees so deducted once every 30 days. When proof of payment of the fee assessed can be furnished, it shall not be necessary for any subsequent buyer to deduct the fee at time of purchase. (c) The Secretary shall require producers petitioning for a development order to deposit with him in advance such amount as he deems necessary to defray the expense of electing the first Board formulating an order, submitting it to referendum and issuing the order. If the order is issued, such persons shall be reimbursed when funds are available from assessments. If the order is not issued the Secretary shall refund only that portion of the deposit remaining after payment of expenses incurred on a pro rata basis. (d) Fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in a bank or banks or other depository approved by the Secretary of Finance of the State and shall be disbursed by such officers and employees as may be approved by the Advisory Board for the necessary expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter. Fees collected shall be used exclusively for the purpose collected and not for legislative or political activities. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;
3 DE Code § 710. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 7. Agricultural Commodities Development Act|§ 710. Compensation of Board.

§ 710. Compensation of Board. Each member of the Advisory Board, except the Secretary, shall be entitled to a reasonable per diem to be fixed in the development order and actual expenses incurred while attending Board meetings, but only actual expenses incurred while engaged in official business of the Advisory Board. 62 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;