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24 DE Code § 1229. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 12. Security Alarm Systems and Protective Services [For Application of This Chapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §? 7]|Subchapter II. False Alarms [For Application of This Subchapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, § ?7]|§ 1229. Civil penalties and appeals [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7].

§ 1229. Civil penalties and appeals [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7]. (a) Summons and notice of violation. — A summons for payment of a violation of this subchapter may be executed by mailing such summons to the security alarm system user at the address where the security alarm system is located. (b) Payment. — Persons electing to pay a civil penalty shall make payments to the entity designated on the summons for payment. Procedure for payment under this section shall be by regulation of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, or by regulation, code or ordinance of the applicable municipality or county. (c) Procedure to contest a violation. — A security alarm system user receiving a summons pursuant to this subchapter may request a hearing to contest the violation by notifying, in writing, the entity designated on the summons within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the summons. Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing, an administrative hearing shall be scheduled pursuant to regulations set forth by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the security alarm system user shall be notified of the hearing date by first class mail. The hearing may be informal and shall be held in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Costs for such hearing shall not be assessed against the prevailing party. (d) Appeal of administrative hearing. — Either party may elect to appeal an administrative decision to the Justice of the Peace Court, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear the appeal. An appeal to the Justice of the Peace Court shall be the final right of appeal. (e) Failure to pay and successfully contest the violation. — If the security alarm system user fails to pay the civil penalty, to respond to the summons within the time specified on the summons, and/or to successfully contest the civil penalty, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, or its designee, may establish procedures for the collection of these civil penalties, and may enforce the civil penalty by civil action in the Justice of the Peace Court, including seeking judgment and execution on a judgment against the security alarm system user. 76 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  4;  81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 6;
24 DE Code § 1230. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 12. Security Alarm Systems and Protective Services [For Application of This Chapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §? 7]|Subchapter II. False Alarms [For Application of This Subchapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, § ?7]|§ 1230. Confidentiality [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7].

§ 1230. Confidentiality [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7]. In the interest of public safety, all information contained in and gathered through the security alarm system registration applications shall be confidential information. 76 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  4;  81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 6;
24 DE Code § 1401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter I. Board of Electrical Examiners|§ 1401. Objectives.

§ 1401. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Electrical Examiners, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency; and, to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against licensed practitioners. 64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter I. Board of Electrical Examiners|§ 1404. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 1404. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the president deems necessary, or, at the request of a majority of Board members. (b) The Board annually shall elect a president, vice-president, secretary, a complaint officer and an education officer. Each officer shall serve for 1 year and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members of the Board. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and the Division shall maintain copies of the minutes. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The person requesting the transcript shall incur the cost of preparing any transcript. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1405;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  5;  65 Del. Laws, c. 231, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 366, §  4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter I. Board of Electrical Examiners|§ 1405. Records.

§ 1405. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a limited electrician, limited electrician special, master electrician and master electrician special, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1408;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1407. License required.

§ 1407. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of providing electrical services or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to act as a licensed electrician; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to act as a licensed electrician, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a license to practice as an electrician in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to act as an electrician in this State. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1421;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1409. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1409. Reciprocity.

§ 1409. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant, who shall present proof of current licensure in “good standing” in another state, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States, whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State. A license in “good standing” is defined in § 1408(a)(9)-(12) of this title. (b) An applicant, who is licensed in a state whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this State, shall have practiced for a minimum of 5 years after licensure; provided however, that the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity in this section. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1426;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  5;  81 Del. Laws, c. 290, § 2;
24 DE Code § 1410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1410. Fees.

§ 1410. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure or biennium. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1424;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 607;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1411. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 1411. Issuance and renewal of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant, who meets all of the requirements of this chapter for licensure as an electrician, in the category applied for, and who pays the fee established under § 1410 of this title, and submits proof of general liability insurance as required by the Board. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, proof of general liability insurance as required by the Board, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. (c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensed electrician may still renew that licensed electrician's license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date. (d) A licensee, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status in accordance with the Board's rules and regulations. The renewal fee of such person shall be prorated according to the amount of time such person was inactive. Such person may reenter practice upon written request to the Board of the intent to do so, and completion of continuing education, as required in the Board's rules and regulations. 24 Del. C. 1953, §§  1425, 1427;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 202, §§  8, 10;  64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1412. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1412. Grounds for discipline.

§ 1412. Grounds for discipline. (a) A practitioner licensed under this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary actions set forth in § 1414 of this title, if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the practitioner has:  (1) Employed, or knowingly cooperated in, fraud or material deception in order to acquire a license as an electrician; has impersonated another person holding a license, or allowed another person to use the practitioner's license, or aided or abetted a person not licensed as an electrician to represent himself or herself as a licensed electrician; (2) Illegally, incompetently or negligently provided electrical services; (3) Performed electrical work in a category for which the practitioner is not licensed; (4) Been convicted of any offense, the circumstances of which substantially relate to the performance of electrical work. A copy of the record of conviction certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction shall be conclusive evidence therefor; (5) Excessively used or abused drugs; (6) Engaged in an act of consumer fraud or deception of the public; (7) Violated a lawful provision of this chapter, or any lawful rule or regulation established thereunder; (8) Had the practitioner's license as an electrician suspended or revoked, or other disciplinary action taken by the appropriate licensing authority in another jurisdiction; provided, however, that the underlying grounds for such action in another jurisdiction have been presented to the Board by certified record; and the Board has determined that the facts found by the appropriate authority in the other jurisdiction constitute 1 or more of the acts defined in this chapter. Every person licensed as an electrician in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to the release of this information by the Board, or other comparable agencies in another jurisdiction, and to waive all objections to the admissibility of previously adjudicated evidence of such acts or offenses; (9) Failed to notify the Board that the practitioner's license as an electrician in another state has been subject to discipline, or has been surrendered, suspended or revoked. A certified copy of the record of disciplinary action, surrender, suspension or revocation shall be conclusive evidence thereof; or (b) Subject to the provisions of subchapter IV of Chapter 101 of Title 29, no license shall be restricted, suspended or revoked by the Board, and no practitioner's right to practice as an electrician shall be limited by the Board until such practitioner has been given notice, and an opportunity to be heard, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29]. 72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  12;
24 DE Code § 1413. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1413. Complaints.

§ 1413. Complaints. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual, not currently licensed by the Board, is engaging, or has engaged, in providing electrical services to the public, or is using the title “master electrician”, “master electrician special”, “limited electrician”, “limited electrician special”, or other title implying that the individual is competent to provide electrical services, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order. 64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  6;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1414. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1414. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 1414. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that 1 of the conditions or violations set forth in § 1412 of this title applies to a practitioner or licensee regulated by this chapter:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand. (2) Censure a practitioner. (3) Place a practitioner on probationary status, and require the practitioner to do 1 or more of the following:  a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters, which are the basis of the probation. b. Limit all practice and professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board. (4) Suspend any practitioner's license. (5) Revoke any practitioner's license. (6) Impose a monetary penalty:  a. Not to exceed $1,500 for each violation of § 1412(a)(2) and (a)(4) through (9) of this title; and b. No less than $4,500 for violations of § 1412(a)(1) and (a)(3) of this title.  (b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies, which required such action have been remedied. (c) In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person's license, pending a hearing, upon the written order of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Board chair's designee. An order temporarily suspending a license may not be issued unless the person or the person's attorney received at least 24 hours' written or oral notice before the temporary suspension so that the person or the person's attorney may file a written response to the proposed suspension. The decision as to whether to issue the temporary order of suspension will be decided on the written submissions. An order of temporary suspension pending a hearing may remain in effect for no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the order unless the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance of the hearing date. If the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance, the order of temporary suspension remains in effect until the hearing is convened and a decision is rendered by the Board. A person whose license has been temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may request an expedited hearing. The Board shall schedule the hearing on an expedited basis, provided that the Board receives the request within 5 calendar days from the date on which the person received notification of the decision to temporarily suspend the person's license. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1428;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  11;  64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §§  2, 3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 290, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 230, § 1;
24 DE Code § 1415. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1415. Hearing procedures.

§ 1415. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 1412 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter, as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner. (c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1431;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  8;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1416. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter II. License|§ 1416. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 1416. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (b) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (c) [Repealed.] 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1429;  55 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 202, §§  12, 13;  64 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 462, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 4;
24 DE Code § 1417. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1417. Homeowner's Permits.

§ 1417. Homeowner's Permits. (a) Any person, who plans to install that person's own internal wiring, electrical work or equipment, including the main breaker or fuse, in or about that person's own home, that is not for sale nor any part for rent, excluding swimming pools and hot tubs, shall obtain a homeowner's permit. Permits shall be valid for 1 year. Failure of the homeowner to obtain a final inspection of the homeowner's work shall be cause for the Board to cancel the homeowner's permit. (b) Persons applying for a homeowner's permit shall submit a photo identification, copy of the deed to the home and title or contract of sale for the mobile home (if applicable). (c) Application for a homeowner's permit shall be available at the Board office in Dover, or by mail. The Division shall issue the permit only to those persons who fulfill the requirements of this section. 72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1418. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 14. Board of Electrical Examiners|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1418. Partnership, firm or corporation; loss of license holder.

§ 1418. Partnership, firm or corporation; loss of license holder. (a) If a partnership, firm or corporation suffers a loss of a license holder, the partnership, firm or corporation shall notify the Board in writing with supporting documentation within 7 days of the loss of a license holder. (b) The Board shall schedule an emergency meeting within 10 days during which time the partnership, firm or corporation may continue to operate without a license holder provided the partnership, firm or corporation continues to employ the same personnel with the exception of the license holder. (c) A person associated with the partnership, firm or corporation shall submit an application for a license to the Board, before the emergency meeting, for consideration by the Board at such meeting. At the emergency meeting the Board may issue a temporary license valid for 100 days dated from the date of notification by the partnership, firm or corporation. (d) If approved at the emergency meeting, the applicant shall be scheduled for the next available examination. (e) Regardless of the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, a temporary license shall expire when the Board receives notification of the results of the examination. (f) If the partnership, firm or corporation allows the 100-day temporary license to expire without having a person obtain a license or having in their employ a person with a license, then said partnership, firm or corporation shall cease and desist immediately from all electrical work for which a license is required under this chapter. 72 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  1;