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6 DE Code § 2504D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2504D. Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice.

§ 2504D. Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice. (a) Applicability of section. — This section applies to any civil action or proceeding, including any child custody proceeding, in which the plaintiff or defendant at the time of filing an application under this section:  (1) Is in military service or is within 90 days after termination of or release from military service; and (2) Has received notice of the action or proceeding. (b) Stay of proceedings. — (1) Authority for stay. — At any stage before final judgment in a civil action or proceeding in which a servicemember described in subsection (a) of this section is a party, the court may on its own motion and shall, upon application by the servicemember, stay the action for a period of not less than 90 days, if the conditions in paragraph (b)(2) of this section are met. (2) Conditions for stay. — An application for a stay under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall include the following:  a. A letter or other communication setting forth facts stating the manner in which current military duty requirements materially affect the servicemember's ability to appear and stating a date when the servicemember will be available to appear. b. A letter or other communication from the servicemember's commanding officer stating that the servicemember's current military duty prevents appearance and that military leave is not authorized for the servicemember at the time of the letter. (c) Application not a waiver of defenses. — An application for a stay under this section does not constitute an appearance for jurisdictional purposes and does not constitute a waiver of any substantive or procedural defense (including a defense relating to lack of personal jurisdiction). (d) Additional stay. — (1) Application. — A servicemember who is granted a stay of a civil action or proceeding under subsection (b) of this section may apply for an additional stay based on continuing material affect of military duty on the servicemember's ability to appear. Such an application may be made by the servicemember at the time of the initial application under subsection (b) of this section or when it appears that the servicemember is unavailable to prosecute or defend the action. The same information required under paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall be included in an application under this subsection. (2) Appointment of counsel when additional stay refused. — If the court refuses to grant an additional stay of proceedings under paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the servicemember in the action or proceeding. (e) Coordination with § 2503D of this title. — A servicemember who applies for a stay under this section and is unsuccessful may not seek the protections afforded by § 2503D of this title. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2505D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2505D. Fines and penalties under contracts.

§ 2505D. Fines and penalties under contracts. (a) Prohibition of penalties. — When an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed pursuant to this chapter, a penalty shall not accrue for failure to comply with the terms of the contract during the period of the stay. (b) Reduction or waiver of fines or penalties. — If a servicemember fails to perform an obligation arising under a contract and a penalty is incurred arising from that nonperformance, a court may reduce or waive the fine or penalty if:  (1) The servicemember was in military service at the time the fine or penalty was incurred; and (2) The ability of the servicemember to perform the obligation was materially affected by such military service.79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2506D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2506D. Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments.

§ 2506D. Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments. (a) Court action upon material affect determination. — If a servicemember, in the opinion of the court, is materially affected by reason of military service in complying with a court judgment or order, the court may on its own motion and shall on application by the servicemember:  (1) Stay the execution of any judgment or order entered against the servicemember; and (2) Vacate or stay an attachment or garnishment of property, money, or debts in the possession of the servicemember or a third party, whether before or after judgment. (b) Applicability. — This section applies to an action or proceeding commenced in a court against a servicemember before or during the period of the servicemember's military service or within 90 days after such service terminates. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2507D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2507D. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service.

§ 2507D. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service. (a) Period of stay. — A stay of an action, proceeding, attachment, or execution made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by a court may be ordered for the period of military service and 90 days thereafter, or for any part of that period. The court may set the terms and amounts for such installment payments as is considered reasonable by the court. (b) Codefendants. — If the servicemember is a codefendant with others who are not in military service and who are not entitled to the relief and protections provided under this chapter, the plaintiff may proceed against those other defendants with the approval of the court. (c) Inapplicability of section. — This section does not apply to §§ 2504D and 2510D of this title. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2508D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2508D. Statute of limitations.

§ 2508D. Statute of limitations. To the extent that it is allowable by federal law, the period of a servicemember's military service shall not be included in computing any period limited by law, regulation, or order for the bringing of an action or proceeding in any court, or in any board, bureau, commission, department or other agency of government of this State or any of its political subdivisions by or against a servicemember or the servicemember's heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, nor shall a period of military service be included in computing any period provided by law for the redemption of real property sold or forfeited to enforce an obligation, tax, or assessment. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2509D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2509D. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service.

§ 2509D. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service. (a) Interest rate limitation. — (1) Limitation to 6 percent. — An obligation or liability bearing interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per year that is incurred by a servicemember, or the servicemember and the servicemember's spouse jointly, before the servicemember enters military service shall not bear interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent:  a. During the period of military service and 1 year thereafter, in the case of an obligation or liability consisting of a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage; or b. During the period of military service, in the case of any other obligation or liability. (2) Forgiveness of interest in excess of 6 percent. — Interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per year that would otherwise be incurred but for the prohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this section is forgiven. (3) Prevention of acceleration of principal. — The amount of any periodic payment due from a servicemember under the terms of the instrument that created an obligation or liability covered by this section shall be reduced by the amount of the interest forgiven under paragraph (a)(2) of this section that is allocable to the period for which such payment is made. (b) Implementation of limitation. — (1) Written notice to creditor. — In order for an obligation or liability of a servicemember to be subject to the interest rate limitation in subsection (a) of this section, the servicemember shall provide to the creditor written notice and a copy of the military orders calling the servicemember to military service and any orders further extending military service, not later than 180 days after the date of the servicemember's termination or release from military service. (2) Limitation effective as of date of order to active duty. — Upon receipt of written notice and a copy of orders calling a servicemember to military service, the creditor shall treat the debt in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, effective as of the date on which the servicemember is called to military service. (c) Creditor protection. — A court may grant a creditor relief from the limitations of this section if, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the servicemember to pay interest upon the obligation or liability at a rate in excess of 6 percent per years is not materially affected by reason of the servicemember's military service. (d) Definitions. — For purposes of this section, the term “interest” includes service charges, renewal charges, fees, or any other charges (except bona fide insurance) with respect to an obligation or liability, and the term “obligation or liability” includes an obligation or liability consisting of a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2511D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2511D. Certificates; reliance on certificates; persons reported missing.

§ 2511D. Certificates; reliance on certificates; persons reported missing. (a) Prima facie evidence. — In any proceeding under this chapter (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title), a certificate obtained pursuant to 50 U.S.C. Appx. § 582 is prima facie evidence as to any of the following facts stated in the certificate:  (1) That a person named is, is not, has been, or has not been in military service. (2) The time and the place the person entered military service. (3) The person's residence at the time the person entered military service. (4) The rank, branch, and unit of military service of the person upon entry. (5) The inclusive dates of the person's military service. (6) The monthly pay received by the person at the date of the certificate's issuance. (7) The time and place of the person's termination of or release from military service, or the person's death during military service. (b) DMDC certificate. — For purposes of this section, “certificate” includes the certificate provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center website in response to a single record request or a multiple record request. (c) Reliance on certificate. — If a creditor:  (1) Receives a certificate that indicates a servicemember is or was not in military service or is otherwise ineligible for a benefit or protection under this act (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title); (2) Denies a request for or otherwise does not provide any benefit or protection to a servicemember under this chapter (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title); and (3) Did not receive from the servicemember or servicemember's representative written notice of the servicemember's military service at the time the creditor denied or otherwise did not provide the benefit or protection; the creditor shall be required only to provide the benefit or protection retroactively or to provide the financial equivalent of the benefit or protection to the servicemember. The creditor shall not be liable for any further penalties, costs or damages, including any damages under this chapter. (d) Treatment of servicemembers in missing status. — A servicemember who has been reported missing is presumed to continue in service until accounted for. A requirement under this act (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title) that begins or ends with the death of a servicemember does not begin or end until the servicemember's death is reported to, or determined by, appropriate authorities concerned or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2512D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2512D. Implementing regulations.

§ 2512D. Implementing regulations. The Governor, or the Governor's designee, shall implement regulations establishing a process of notification that Delaware National Guard members are called to state duty status pursuant to § 171 of Title 20 and accordingly covered under this chapter. Such process shall provide identification of such personnel to all persons responsible for compliance with this chapter. Until such regulations are implemented, § 2502D(2)d. of this title shall be of no force and effect. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2513D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25D. Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act|§ 2513D. Enforcement.

§ 2513D. Enforcement. (a) The Attorney General shall have the same authority to enforce and carry out this Chapter 25D as is granted by Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511-2527 and 2531-2536 of this title. (b) If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction finds that any person has violated this Chapter 25D, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court or tribunal, shall recover from the person, on behalf of the State, in addition to all costs, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation pursuant to § 2533 of this title. Where such violation is wilful, each day that a wilful violation continues shall be considered a separate violation. (c) For the purpose of this chapter, a “wilful violation” occurs when the party committing the violation knew that the party's conduct was of the nature prohibited by this chapter. 79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
6 DE Code § 2501E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2501E. Short title.

§ 2501E. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act.” 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2502E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2502E. Purpose.

§ 2502E. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the temporary suspension of judicial and administrative proceedings in Delaware that may adversely affect the civil rights of federal workers during a shutdown. The provisions of this chapter are intended to be supplemental to any rights that federal workers have under any applicable federal statutes and under any other applicable laws of this State. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2503E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2503E. Definitions.

§ 2503E. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter:  (1) “Contractor” means a party to a federal government contract other than the federal government. (2) “Court” means any court or administrative agency of the State, or a subdivision thereof, whether or not a court or administrative agency of record. (3) “Covered insurance policy” means a policy for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, or motor vehicle insurance that a federal worker enters into before the date on which a shutdown begins and is in effect during a shutdown. (4) “Covered period” means the period beginning on the date on which a shutdown begins and ending on the date that is 30 days after the date on which that shutdown ends. (5) “Federal government agency” means each authority of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the government of the United States. (6) “Federal worker” means an employee of a federal government agency who resides in the State and includes an employee of a contractor. (7) “Judgment” means any judgment, decree, order, or ruling, final or temporary. (8) “Shutdown” means any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal government agency as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2504E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2504E. Applicability.

§ 2504E. Applicability. This chapter applies to any judicial or administrative proceeding commenced in a court in this State against a federal worker during a covered period. This chapter does not apply to criminal proceedings or to child support payments. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2505E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2505E. Anticipatory relief.

§ 2505E. Anticipatory relief. (a) A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension regarding any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, judgment, or other civil obligation or liability that the federal worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown. (b) A court may grant relief if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to pay such obligation has been materially affected by the shutdown. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2506E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2506E. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not a federal employee.

§ 2506E. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not a federal employee. (a) Period of stay. — A stay of an action, proceeding, attachment, or execution made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by a court may be ordered for the covered period and 90 days thereafter, or for any part of that period. The court may set the terms and amounts for such installment payments as is considered reasonable by the court. (b) Codefendants. — If the federal worker is a codefendant with others who are not a federal worker and who are not entitled to the relief and protections provided under this chapter, the plaintiff may proceed against those other defendants with the approval of the court. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2507E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2507E. Evictions.

§ 2507E. Evictions. (a) During a covered period, a landlord may only evict a federal worker for nonpayment from premises that are occupied or intended to be occupied primarily as a residence with an order of a court. (b) A court may stay eviction proceedings against a federal worker for a period of 30 days if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to comply with the lease obligations has been materially affected by the shutdown. The court may extend the stay if, in the opinion of the court, justice and equity require. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2508E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2508E. Insurance protection.

§ 2508E. Insurance protection. Without an order of a court, a covered insurance policy shall not lapse, terminate or be forfeited because a federal worker does not pay a premium or interest or indebtedness on a premium under the policy that is due during a covered period. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2509E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2509E. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before the shutdown

§ 2509E. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before the shutdown 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;  expired by operation of 82 Del. Laws, c. 78, § 9, eff. July 1, 2019;
6 DE Code § 2510E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act|§ 2510E. Enforcement.

§ 2510E. Enforcement. (a) The Attorney General shall have the same authority to enforce and carry out this chapter as is granted by Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511 to 2527 and 2531 to 2536 of this title. (b) If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction finds that any person has violated this chapter, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court or tribunal, shall recover from the person, on behalf of the State, in addition to all costs, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation pursuant to § 2533 of this title. Where such violation is wilful, each day that a wilful violation continues shall be considered a separate violation. (c) For the purpose of this chapter, a “wilful violation” occurs when the party committing the violation knew that the party's conduct was of the nature prohibited by this chapter. 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2501F. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering|§ 2501F. Definitions.

§ 2501F. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter:  (1) “Carrier” means any entity that provides health insurance in this State. “Carrier” includes an insurance company, health service corporation, health maintenance organization, and any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits subject to state insurance regulation. “Carrier” also includes any third-party administrator or other entity that adjusts, administers, or settles claims in connection with health benefit plans. (2) “Health benefit plan” means any hospital or medical policy or certificate, major medical expense insurance, health service corporation subscriber contract, or health maintenance organization subscriber contract. (3) “Health-care facility” means an institution, facility, or agency licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to provide health care in the ordinary course of business. (4) “Health-care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
6 DE Code § 2502F. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering|§ 2502F. Patient brokering prohibited.

§ 2502F. Patient brokering prohibited. (a) A person may not engage in patient brokering. (b) A person engages in patient brokering by doing any of the following:  (1) Offering or paying a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of split-fee arrangement, to induce the referral of a patient or patronage to or from a health-care provider or health-care facility. (2) Soliciting or receiving a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of split-fee arrangement, in return for referring a patient or patronage to or from a health-care provider or health-care facility. (3) Soliciting or receiving a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of a split-fee arrangement, in return for the acceptance or acknowledgement of treatment from a health-care provider or health-care facility. (4) Aid, abet, advise, or otherwise participate in the conduct prohibited under this section.82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;