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29 DE Code § 8001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8001. Establishment of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

§ 8001. Establishment of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. A Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is established and shall have, in addition to the other powers, duties and functions vested in the Department by this chapter, the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Highway Department pursuant to Chapter 45 of Title 7. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8001;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  221A;
29 DE Code § 8002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8002. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8002. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid an annual salary not in excess of $34,000. The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after his or her appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months. After becoming a resident of the State, the Secretary shall continuously be a resident of the State as long as he or she retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall be an automatic resignation from said office. (b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position or positions of division director as are vacant. Directors so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and, upon the position of Secretary being filled, such directors may be removed by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor. (c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Secretary of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary or the Acting Secretary may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary or a Division Director of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case, the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during the absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8002;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  225;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 395, §  275;
29 DE Code § 8003A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8003A. Powers, duties and functions of law-enforcement officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

§ 8003A. Powers, duties and functions of law-enforcement officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (a) The law-enforcement officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall see to the enforcement of all laws, regulations, rules, permits, licenses, orders and program requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (b) Law-enforcement officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have police powers similar to those of constables, peace officers and other police officers when enforcing the laws, regulations, rules, permits, licenses, orders and program requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Such police powers shall include, but not be limited to, powers of investigation, search, seizure, detention and arrest conferred by law on constables, peace officers and other police officers. (c) Law-enforcement officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have the authority to serve and return summonses, subpoenas and warrants. (d) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit the statutory enforcement authorities, responsibilities or powers of enforcement personnel of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. 59 Del. Laws, c. 526, §  3;  63 Del. Laws, c. 436, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 105, §§  26-28;  78 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  20;
29 DE Code § 8004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8004. Relocation assistance.

§ 8004. Relocation assistance. The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hereby empowered to expend state funds appropriated to the Department for land acquisition; to make relocation payments and to provide assistance in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; provided, that the Secretary must expend funds for this purpose that are federally reimbursable under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8003A;  58 Del. Laws, c. 195.;
29 DE Code § 8005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8005. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

§ 8005. Division of Fish and Wildlife. The Division of Fish and Wildlife is established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division of Fish and Wildlife shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:  a. The Board of Game and Fish Commissioners of this State pursuant to Chapters 1, 3 [repealed], 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17 and 58 [repealed] of Title 7. b. The Delaware Commission of Shell Fisheries pursuant to Chapters 19, 21, 23 and 27 of Title 7 and Chapter 21 of Title 23. (2) The administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission set forth in Chapter 15 of Title 7 shall be performed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the membership, remuneration, organization, meetings, powers, duties and functions of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission shall remain as prescribed by Chapter 15 of Title 7.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8004;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8006. Council on Game and Fish.

§ 8006. Council on Game and Fish. (a) There is established the Council on Game and Fish. (b) The Council on Game and Fish shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Fish and Wildlife and shall consider matters relating to the protection, conservation and propagation of all forms of fish and protected wildlife of this State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department or Director of Fish and Wildlife. The Council may also study, research, plan and advise the Director, the Secretary, and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. (c) The Council on Game and Fish shall be composed of 9 members who shall be appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor. (d) At least 4, but no more than 5, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties. At least 3, but no more than 4, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce such person's political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. (e) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council. (f) A Chairperson of the Council shall be chosen by the members of the Council from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. (g) Any replacement appointment to the Council to fill a vacancy prior to the expiration of a term shall be filled for the remainder of the term. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8005;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  238;  63 Del. Laws, c. 316, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8006A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8006A. Council on Recreational Fishing Funding.

§ 8006A. Council on Recreational Fishing Funding. (a) There is established the Council on Recreational Fishing Funding. (b) The Council on Recreational Fishing Funding shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Fish and Wildlife and shall consider matters relative to funding of fishery-related projects as related to this State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department or Director of Fish and Wildlife. (c) The Council on Recreational Fishing Funding shall be composed of 10 members as follows:  (1) Six members appointed by the Governor; (2) One member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (3) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House; (4) The President of the Delaware Mobile Surf Fisherman Association or a designee appointed by the President; (5) The Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife or a designee appointed by the Director to serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member. (d) Appointments made by the Governor shall be appointed for a 3-year term and all other members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. (e) The Council shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair. (f) The Division ex-officio nonvoting member shall prepare minutes of each Council meeting. These minutes must be approved by a quorum of Council members in order to be official. (g) All members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council from the fishing license account. (h) The Council shall meet no less than once per year. The Council shall provide nonbinding advice to the Department on fishery related construction priorities for the expenditure of funds generated from the sale of recreational fishing licenses in the coming year. 76 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  14;  82 Del. Laws, c. 96, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8007. Council on Shell Fisheries.

§ 8007. Council on Shell Fisheries. (a) There is established the Council on Shell Fisheries. (b) The Council on Shell Fisheries shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Fish and Wildlife and shall consider matters relating to the control and direction of the shellfish industry and the protection, conservation and propagation of shellfish of this State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department or Director of Fish and Wildlife. The Council may also study, research, plan and advise the Director, the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. (c) The Council on Shell Fisheries shall be composed of 7 members who shall be appointed by the Governor. The Council shall be composed of the following members:  One person engaged in commercial lobstering or conching; One person engaged in commercial crabbing; One person engaged in commercial oystering; One person engaged in commercial clamming; One person knowledgeable in marine fisheries; One person representing recreational shell fishing; One person, the Chairperson, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms of the members shall be staggered. The first 2 appointees shall serve for a term of 1 year, the next 2 appointees shall serve for a term of 2 years and the next 2 shall serve for a term of 3 years. Thereafter, all new appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years. (d) At least 3, but no more than 4, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce such person's political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. Additionally, at least 1 member of the Council shall be a resident of New Castle County, at least 1 member of the Council shall be a resident of Kent County and at least 1 member of the Council shall be a resident of Sussex County. (e) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.  (f) Any replacement appointment to the Council to fill a vacancy prior to the expiration of a term shall be filled for the remainder of the term. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8006;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  239;  59 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 289, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  1, 2;
29 DE Code § 8008. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8008. Division of Parks and Recreation.

§ 8008. Division of Parks and Recreation. The Division of Parks and Recreation is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division of Parks and Recreation shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the State Park Commission of Delaware pursuant to Chapters 45, 47 and 58 [repealed] of Title 7. (2) To help supplement general funds the Division of Parks and Recreation shall be authorized to solicit donations, sponsorships and sell advertisements to support park operations, to maintain park facilities and to support park programs including but not limited to concerts and events. All of the funds collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the General Fund of this State and designated solely for park operations and maintenance. Persons or entities that donate, sponsor or advertise shall receive no special benefits other than, at the Division's discretion, recognition in the park program guides, website and/or at the parks.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8007;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  223;  59 Del. Laws, c. 372, §§  3, 4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 209, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8012. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8012. Division of Watershed Stewardship.

§ 8012. Division of Watershed Stewardship. The Division of Watershed Stewardship is established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division of Watershed Stewardship shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all of the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation Commission, pursuant to Chapters 39 and 41 of Title 7. (2) The administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of the Boards of Ditch Commissioners, set forth in Chapter 41 of Title 7, shall be performed by the Division of Watershed Stewardship. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the membership, remuneration, organization, meetings, powers, duties and functions of the Boards of Ditch Commissioners shall remain as prescribed by Chapter 41 of Title 7.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8011;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  67;
29 DE Code § 8014. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8014. Division of Air Quality, Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and Division of Water.

§ 8014. Division of Air Quality, Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and Division of Water. The Division of Air Quality, Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and Division of Water is established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division of Air Quality, Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Division of Water shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all of the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Delaware Water and Air Resources Commission. (2) The administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of this State as a member of the Delaware River Basin Commission, set forth in Chapter 65 of Title 7, shall be performed by Division of Air Quality, the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Division of Water. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the membership, remuneration, organization, meetings, powers, duties and functions of the Delaware River Basin Commission shall remain as prescribed by Chapter 65 of Title 7. (3) The Division of Air Quality, the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Division of Water shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all of the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Mosquito Control Commission and the State Highway Department pursuant to Chapter 19 of Title 16. (4) The Division of Air Quality, the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Division of Water shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to § 122(3)d. of Title 16 only. (5) The Division of Air Quality and the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances shall have primary authority under this section for matters concerning solid and hazardous waste, underground and aboveground storage tanks, boiler safety, hazardous materials emergency response, accident release prevention, emergency planning and community right to know, hazardous substance site investigation and restoration, and air resources of the State. The Division of Water shall have primary authority under this section for matters concerning surface and groundwater, underwater and wetland resources of the State.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8013;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §§  224-227;  58 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 431, §§  3, 4;  77 Del. Laws, c. 430, §§  68, 69;  78 Del. Laws, c. 127, §§  2, 3;
29 DE Code § 8016. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8016. Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

§ 8016. Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (a) There is established the Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (b) The Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall be composed of the chairpersons of the councils to the respective divisions of the Department, as provided in this chapter, 1 of whom shall be designated by the Governor as Chairperson of the Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and the Chairperson shall serve, as such, at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) The terms of the members of the Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall coincide with the terms for which the members serve as chairpersons of their respective councils. (d) The Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall advise, recommend and refer to the Secretary of the Department matters which, in its opinion, are of Departmental concern and shall consider such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor or the Secretary of the Department. The Council may also study, research, plan and advise the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Department to function in the best possible manner. (e) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.  29 Del. C. 1953, §  8015;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §§  234, 235;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8017. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8017. Books; records; access; annual report.

§ 8017. Books; records; access; annual report. (a) The Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unless otherwise prohibited by law. (b) The various councils of the divisions of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to their respective divisions unless otherwise prohibited by law. (c) The Chairperson of the Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the chairmen of the councils of the divisions of this Department shall make an annual report of the activities of each of the councils to the Secretary of the Department, the Governor and the General Assembly and render such other reports as the Secretary, the Governor or the General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8016;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8018. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter I. Natural Resources and Environmental Control|§ 8018. Exemptions.

§ 8018. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this section shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; (2) Director of Fish and Wildlife; (3) Director of Parks and Recreation; (4) Director of Watershed Stewardship; (5) Director of Air Quality; (6) Director of Waste and Hazardous Substances; (7) Director of Water; (8) [Repealed.] (9) Director of Energy and Climate.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8017;  57 Del. Laws, c. 302, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  8;  65 Del. Laws, c. 431, §§  6, 7;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  122;  77 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  70;  78 Del. Laws, c. 127, §§  4, 5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  231;