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3 DE Code § 2703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 27. Nuisance Plants|§ 2703. Nuisance Plant Committee.

§ 2703. Nuisance Plant Committee. (a) The Secretary shall establish a Nuisance Plant Committee to advise the Secretary on the creation of the Nuisance Plant List. (b) The Nuisance Plant Committee comprises 5 members to be appointed by the Secretary. The composition of the Nuisance Plant Committee shall be as follows:  (1) A representative from Delaware nursery and landscape industries; (2) A representative from Plant Industries, Delaware Department of Agriculture; (3) A representative from the Plant and Soil Science faculty of the University of Delaware or Delaware State University; (4) A representative from Delaware state government outside the Department of Agriculture; and (5) A public member. (c) The Secretary will charge the Nuisance Plant Committee with reviewing and revising the Nuisance Plant List and with categorizing such plants as either Class A or Class B nuisance plants. A Class A nuisance plant is one for which there is no known effective and reasonable method of control. A Class B nuisance plant is one for which there is a known effective control method. (d) Nuisance Plant Committee appointees shall serve terms for a period of 2 years, except the plant industries appointee, who will serve for a period of 3 years. (e) The Nuisance Plant Committee shall meet a minimum of 1 time per year. The Secretary may call additional meetings as needed. 74 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 27. Nuisance Plants|§ 2704. Violations; penalties.

§ 2704. Violations; penalties. (a) No person shall sell, collect, transport, distribute, propagate, or transplant any viable portion, including seeds, of a Class A nuisance plant without the prior written consent of the Secretary. (b) (1) No person shall sell or distribute a Class B nuisance plant without labeling the plant or the container holding it with the following warning:  This plant has the capacity to spread and become a nuisance to neighboring property owners. For this reason, its sale or transfer is regulated by the Delaware Department of Agriculture under the Delaware Nuisance Plant Law. If it spreads from your property, you may be held financially accountable for its growth beyond boundaries of your property.  (2) No person who cultivates a Class B nuisance plant shall allow it to spread to neighboring properties. (c) A violation of this section exposes the violator to an administrative penalty of no less than $50 and no more than $1000 per proven violation. 74 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 27. Nuisance Plants|§ 2705. Settlement agreement.

§ 2705. Settlement agreement. No administrative penalty shall be imposed for an alleged violation of this chapter until an administrative hearing is held before the Secretary or the Secretary's designee after due notice has been given to the landowner or person who possesses or has use of the land in accordance with Delaware's Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29]. However, a landowner or person who possesses or has use of the land from which a nuisance plant has spread onto a neighboring property may enter into a written agreement with the Department of Agriculture specifying terms and conditions for the control or eradication of the designated nuisance plant. So long as all the terms and conditions are being complied with, there is no violation of this chapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 27. Nuisance Plants|§ 2706. Hearing procedure; appeals.

§ 2706. Hearing procedure; appeals. All proceedings which are held to enforce this chapter shall be conducted by the Secretary or Secretary's designee and shall be initiated by the filing of a written complaint with the Department of Agriculture by either a complainant or a Department of Agriculture official. The landowner or person who possesses or has use of the land shall have the right to appear personally, to be represented by counsel, and to submit evidence and witnesses in defense of the charges. The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall make and preserve a full record of the proceeding. A transcript of the record may be purchased upon payment to the Department of the cost of preparing such a transcript. The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall issue a decision in writing to the landowner or person who possesses or has use of the land within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing. The decision by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee is appealable to the Superior Court for the county in which the nuisance plant is growing within 30 days of the mailing of a decision by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee. 74 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 27. Nuisance Plants|§ 2707. Regulations.

§ 2707. Regulations. The Department of Agriculture may promulgate and adopt regulations deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2800. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 28. Industrial Hemp|§ 2800. Short title.

§ 2800. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Industrial Hemp Research Act.” 79 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 28. Industrial Hemp|§ 2801. Definitions.

§ 2801. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter:  (1) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. (2) “Industrial hemp” means the plant Cannabis sativa L.and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.79 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 28. Industrial Hemp|§ 2802. Industrial hemp — Agricultural academic research.

§ 2802. Industrial hemp — Agricultural academic research. (a) Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, the Department may grow or cultivate industrial hemp for the purpose of agricultural or academic research. (b) The Department is authorized to certify any higher education institution in Delaware to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for the purpose of agricultural or academic research where such higher education institution submits the following to the Department:  (1) The location where the higher education institution intends to grow or cultivate industrial hemp; (2) The higher education institution's research plan; and (3) The name of an employee of the higher education institution that will supervise the industrial hemp growth, cultivation, and research. (c) The Department shall maintain a list of each higher education institution certified to grow or cultivate industrial hemp under this chapter. 79 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  1;
3 DE Code § 2803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 28. Industrial Hemp|§ 2803. Fees.

§ 2803. Fees. The Department may assess fees for participation in the Delaware hemp program under this chapter in the amounts set by regulations promulgated pursuant to the §  101 of this title. All such fees assessed by the Department shall be nonrefundable. The total amount of fees collected under this section shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Department in implementing this chapter.  82 Del. Laws, c. 127, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2901. Purpose [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2901. Purpose [Effective July 1, 2022]. The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit invasive plant species at their point of sale or delivery into this State. 83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2902. Definitions [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2902. Definitions [Effective July 1, 2022]. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Invasive plant” means any living part, cultivar, variety, species, or subspecies not native to Delaware identified by the Secretary as having the potential to do all of the following:  a. Result in widespread dispersal and establishment. b. Out-compete other species in the same area. c. Exhibit rapid growth or high seed or propagule productions.  d. Become established in natural areas in the State. (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture.83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2903. Restrictions on invasive plants [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2903. Restrictions on invasive plants [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) No person may import, export, buy, sell, transport, distribute, or propagate any viable portion, including seeds, of an invasive plant in this State, unless the Secretary provides prior written approval under subsection (b) of this section. (b) The Secretary may provide written approval for a person to conduct an activity prohibited under subsection (a) of this section if the purpose of the activity is for any of the following:  (1) Disposal. (2) Control. (3) Research or education. (4) Export for the purpose of disposal, control, research, or education.83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2904. Regulations; designation of plants [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2904. Regulations; designation of plants [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) The Secretary may promulgate and adopt regulations deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The Secretary shall maintain a list of invasive plants, known as the “Invasive Plant List”.  (1) The Secretary shall maintain the Invasive Plant List with the advice of the Delaware Native Species Commission, so long as the Delaware Native Species Commission exists.  (2) The Secretary may make the alterations to the Invasive Plant List under Chapter 101 of Title 29. (c) The Invasive Plant list must include, at a minimum, all of the following:  (1) Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). (2) Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica). (3) Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). (4) Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). (5) Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica). (6) Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata). (7) Norway maple (Acer platanoides). (8) European reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis). (9) Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata). (10) Morrow's honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii). (11) Mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata). (12) Yam-leaved Clematis (Clematis terniflora). (13) European Privet (Ligustrum vulgare). (14) European Sweetflag (Acorus calamus). (15) Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius). (16) Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii). (17) Lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor). (18) Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). (19) Winged euonymus (Euonymus alatus). (20) Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa). (21) Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana). (22) Marsh Dewflower (Murdannia keisak). (23) Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna). (24) Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). (25) Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii). (26) Tartarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica). (27) Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima). (28) Spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe subsp. micranthos). (29) Creeping water primrose (Ludwigia peploides subsp. glabrescens). (30) Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). (31) Parrot-feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum). (32) English ivy (Hedrix helix). (33) Orange daylily (Hemerocallis fulva). (34) Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudoacorus). (35) Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia). (36) Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis). (37) Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis). (d) The Secretary shall maintain a watch list of potentially invasive plants. (1) The Secretary shall maintain the watch list of potentially invasive plants with the advice of the Delaware Native Species Commission, so long as the Delaware Native Species Commission exists.  (2) A plant on the watch list of potentially invasive plants may only be sold or offered for sale at a retail or wholesale outlet if the plant has a tag or label that identifies the plant as being potentially invasive.83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2905. Acceptance of grants [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2905. Acceptance of grants [Effective July 1, 2022]. The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control may accept, use, or expand a gift, grant, aid, or loan that may be available from any source, public or private, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. 83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2906. Violations [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2906. Violations [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $500 for each proven occurrence.  (b) Before imposing a penalty under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary must offer the person advice on compliance with this chapter and an administrative hearing under § 2907 of this title. (c) The Secretary must send a person who violates this chapter a written notice of the violation. The written notice of a violation must contain information regarding the opportunity for an administrative hearing under § 2907 of this title. (d) (1) A person who violates this chapter may enter into a written agreement with the Secretary, specifying terms and conditions for compliance with this chapter. (2) A person who is in compliance with all of the terms and conditions of a written agreement under paragraph (d)(1) of this section is not in violation of this chapter.  (e) All civil penalties collected under this section are payable to the Delaware Department of Agriculture and must be used for enforcement of this chapter. 83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 29. Invasive Plants [Effective July 1, 2022].|§ 2907. Hearing procedure; appeals [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 2907. Hearing procedure; appeals [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) The Secretary, or the Secretary's designee shall conduct all administrative proceedings under this chapter. (b) A person accused of violating this chapter has the right to appear personally, to be represented by counsel, and to submit evidence and witnesses in defense of the charges.  (c) The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall make and preserve a full record of the proceeding. A transcript of the record may be purchased upon payment to the Department of Agriculture of the cost of preparing such a transcript.  (d) The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall issue a decision in writing to the person accused of violating this chapter within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing.  (e) The decision by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee is appealable to the Superior Court within 30 days of the date the decision is mailed. (f) Written notice of an appeal under subsection (e) of this section, must state the grounds for the appeal and be served on the Secretary. 83 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 1;
3 DE Code § 3501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3501. Definitions.

§ 3501. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different construction:  (1) “Eggs” means eggs in the shell that are the product of domesticated chickens. (2) “Consumer” means any person who acquires eggs for consumption in his own household and not for resale. (3) “Institutional consumer” means a restaurant, hotel, boardinghouse or any other business, facility or place in which eggs are prepared or offered as food for use by its patrons, residents, inmates or patients. (4) “Retailer” means any person who markets eggs to ultimate consumers. (5) “Market” means sell, offer for sale, give in the channels of commerce, barter, exchange, or distribute in any manner. (6) “Person” means any individual, producer, firm, partnership, exchange, association, trustee, receiver, corporation or any other entity and any member, officer, employee or agent thereof. (7) “Grade” means specifications defining the limits of variation in quality of eggs in such a manner as to differentiate among classes of eggs, and the letter, number or other symbol by which reference thereto may be made. (8) “Standard” means specifications of the physical characteristics of any or all of the component parts of individual eggs.43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  5;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3501;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3502. Standards; grades; size-weight classes.

§ 3502. Standards; grades; size-weight classes. The Department of Agriculture shall establish, and from time to time, may amend or revise standards, grades, and size-weight classes for eggs marketed in Delaware. In administering this section, the Department of Agriculture shall have due regard for the desirability of uniformity in the standards, grades and size-weight classes for eggs moving in intrastate and interstate commerce and may employ standards, grades or size-weight classes developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  1;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3502;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;
3 DE Code § 3503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3503. Official quality grades and weight classes.

§ 3503. Official quality grades and weight classes. The standards, grades, weight classes and tolerance for individual shell eggs adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture, Poultry Division of the Agricultural Marketing Service are adopted as the official standards, grades, weight classes and tolerance for this State. Such adopted standards apply to consumer grades only. Supplements to, and revisions of, the United States Department of Agriculture's standards, grades, weight classes and tolerance shall serve to effect similar changes in the standards, grades, weight classes and tolerance for this State. Official standards for quality for individual shell eggs are:  Grade AA; Grade A; Grade B; Unclassified.43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  2;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3503;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3504. Labeling.

§ 3504. Labeling. (a) The container in which any eggs are marketed in this State shall bear prominently on the outside portion thereof:  (1) The grade of the eggs; (2) The size-weight class of the eggs; (3) The word “eggs”; (4) The numerical count of the contents; (5) The name and address of the packer or distributor. (b) Eggs marketed in any manner other than in containers labeled in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be kept in full view of the prospective purchaser and shall have adjacent thereto, and prominently displayed, a sign or similar device bearing the grade and size-weight class of the eggs. Eggs not graded for quality shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED.” Eggs not sorted into official size classes shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED.” Such sign or device shall bear letters and numbers at least ½ inch in height of such character as shall be clearly visible to prospective purchasers. (c) The term “fresh eggs,” or any legend, symbol, picture, representation or device declaring or tending to convey the impression that the eggs are fresh, may be applied only to eggs meeting the requirements of grade A or AA. (d) No label, container, display, or advertisement of eggs shall contain incorrect, fraudulent, or misleading representations. No person shall advertise eggs for sale unless the unabbreviated grade and size-weight class are conspicuously designated in block letters at least half as high as the tallest letter in the word “eggs” or the tallest figure in the price, whichever is larger. (e) Letters and numerals used to designate the grade and size-weight class of eggs marketed in containers shall be clearly legible and at least ⅜  of an inch in height. Cartons, cases or other containers holding 2 or more containers of eggs shall also be lettered and numbered in accordance with this subsection. Any carton, case or other container which is reused shall, upon such reuse, have obliterated or removed therefrom any labels, lettering, numerals, or other symbols or representations not applicable to the contents upon such reuse. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  3;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3504;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3505. Advertising of eggs.

§ 3505. Advertising of eggs. Advertising of eggs by the roadside, or by newspaper, magazine, handbills, radio, television, window signs, store displays or in any manner, shall include quality and size designations if the price is shown or stated. Such quality and size designations shall be prominent and conspicuous and the advertising shall be in no way deceptive or dishonest. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  4;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3505;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3506. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3506. Limitation in use of descriptive terms.

§ 3506. Limitation in use of descriptive terms. It shall be unlawful for any person to use such descriptive terms as fresh, new laid, hennery, direct from farm, farm fresh, best, number one, fancy, special, extra, select, or any other words, figures or symbols which imply or modify the quality designation in describing eggs of lesser quality than Grade A. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  6;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3506;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3507. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3507. Invoice requirements.

§ 3507. Invoice requirements. Every person selling eggs to retailers, restaurants, hotels, public and private eating places and institutions shall furnish a dated invoice showing the exact size and quality of such eggs, or they shall be invoiced as “UNCLASSIFIED.” 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  7;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3507;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3508. Sanitation and related matters.

§ 3508. Sanitation and related matters. (a) Any person assembling, transporting, marketing, or processing graded eggs for marketing shall keep the eggs at a temperature in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture temperature requirements. In addition, any container, including the packaging material therein or associated therewith, shall be clean, unbroken and free from foreign odor. (b) The Department of Agriculture shall by rules and regulations provide for the keeping, processing, transporting and sale of eggs under sanitary conditions. (c) Nothing in this chapter or in any rules or regulations of the Department of Agriculture shall be construed to exempt any persons or premises from the application thereto of any laws otherwise applicable and relating to the operation of establishments or facilities for the storing, transporting, sale, distribution, preparation or serving of food. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  8;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3508;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;  69 Del. Laws, c. 98, §  1;
3 DE Code § 3509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 35. Eggs|§ 3509. Sale of eggs unfit for human consumption.

§ 3509. Sale of eggs unfit for human consumption. No person shall offer for sale, sell, trade or otherwise exchange eggs for human consumption which are classified inedible or loss eggs as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture rules and regulations on eggs. 43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  1;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3509;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;