reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
9 DE Code § 5602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5602. Promulgation of property maintenance code.

§ 5602. Promulgation of property maintenance code. The Kent County Levy Court, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Kent County, may promulgate rules and regulations to be known as the Kent County Property Maintenance Code, regulating and governing the condition and maintenance of all property, structures, and buildings to eliminate or prevent unsafe, unhealthy, unsanitary, or substandard conditions. Said rules and regulations shall provide standards for: the condition and maintenance of property, structures, and buildings; supplied utilities, facilities, and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that property, structures, and buildings are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use and do not adversely affect the welfare of the public; condemnation of structures and buildings unfit for human occupancy and use; and the demolition of structures and buildings unfit for human occupancy and use. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5603. Department of Planning Services; administration and enforcement.

§ 5603. Department of Planning Services; administration and enforcement. The Department of Planning Services shall have the power and authority to administer and enforce all provisions of the Kent County Property Maintenance Code as promulgated by the Kent County Levy Court except as otherwise provided for by this chapter or by rule or regulation adopted by Kent County Levy Court. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5604. Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste material.

§ 5604. Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste material. No person shall permit weeds or grass to grow, or refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste material to be placed or to accumulate upon land or improved premises so as to create a nuisance detrimental to adjoining properties or the health or safety of other persons. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5605. Fees.

§ 5605. Fees. The Kent County Levy Court may adopt rules and regulations providing for the charge of reasonable fees for the administration and enforcement of the Kent County Property Maintenance Code, including fees for the inspection and re-inspection of properties for which a notice of violation has been duly issued. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5606. Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders.

§ 5606. Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders. (a) For the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of the Kent County Property Maintenance Code, and removing illegal, unhealthy, or unsafe conditions, the Department of Planning Services shall issue such rules, notices, or orders as may be necessary. (b) Whenever the Department of Planning Services is satisfied that a person responsible has committed an offense against the Kent Property Maintenance Code or other provision of the Kent County Code that constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, or of an order of the Department of Planning Services, the Department of Planning Services may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible, directing discontinuance of each illegal action and the remedying of the condition that is in violation of the provisions, regulations, or requirements as adopted by the Kent County Levy Court or by order of the Department of Planning Services. (c) No person, having been served with such a notice or order, shall fail to comply with the requirements thereof within the time stated therein or within 15 days if no time is provided, unless the Department of Planning Services determines that such violation cannot be cured within such time and clearly delineates additional time for compliance. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5607. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5607. Abatement; creation of tax lien.

§ 5607. Abatement; creation of tax lien. (a) If after due notice, either actual or constructive, is given by the Department of Planning Services to the person responsible for the property, and where such person has had the opportunity to be heard by an administrative tribunal or a court of competent jurisdiction, such person fails to comply with the notice or order, and the illegal action or condition continues to exist, the Department of Planning Services may cause such violation to be removed, corrected, abated, or otherwise made safe and sanitary. The Department of Planning Services may incur any expense of razing, demolishing, removing, or repairing unsafe or illegal buildings and structures, and may incur any expense necessary or incidental to abating violations of the Kent Property Maintenance Code or other provisions of the Kent County Code that constitute a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or to provide for the sanitary condition, safety, or security of the property, structure or building. (b) All expenses incurred by the Department of Planning Services pursuant to this section shall be a tax lien on the parcel of real property that the expense is incurred upon or which is the subject of the notice or order. Upon certification of a tax lien by the Department of Planning Services, the amount of such lien shall be recorded and collected in the same manner as other county real estate taxes, and paid to Kent County, when collected. (c) Any unpaid fine or civil penalty associated with violation of the Kent Property Maintenance Code or any other provision of the Kent County Code that provides for the sanitary condition, safety, or security of a property, structure, or building, such fine or civil penalty being final and nonappealable, may be added to local property tax billings for the property, which was the subject of said notice or order and collected in the same manner as other county real estate taxes, and paid to Kent County, when collected. (d) Kent County may maintain any action at law or in equity for the recovery of expenses incurred by the Department of Planning Services for the collection of charges, fees, fines, and penalties assessed pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, proceedings pursuant to a writ of monition. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5608. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5608. Penalties.

§ 5608. Penalties. The person responsible for a building, structure, or premises, where anything is in violation of this chapter or the rules or requirements as promulgated by the Kent County Levy Court, or in violation of any permit, certificate, detailed statement or plan accepted or approved by the Department of Planning Services, or in violation of an order of the Department of Planning Services, shall be fined in accordance with a schedule of fees and penalties to be established by the Kent County Levy Court. The maximum fine per violation shall not exceed the provisions found in § 5917 of Title 11. Each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5609. Additional remedies.

§ 5609. Additional remedies. The imposition of the penalties or enforcement prescribed in this chapter or by the rules or requirements as promulgated by the county Levy Court shall not preclude the Attorney General, county attorney, or code enforcement constable from instituting appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, or abate any continuing violation of this chapter. 82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 5610. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance|§ 5610. Exceptions.

§ 5610. Exceptions. This chapter shall not apply to:  (1) Properties, buildings, or structures located within any incorporated city or town in Kent County unless the responsibility for the local code enforcement has been duly transferred to Kent County. (2) Land deemed to be actively devoted to agricultural, horticultural, or forestry as defined in § 8333 of this title. (3) Any structure that is not subject to regulation pursuant to § 4901(b) of this title.82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1;
9 DE Code § 6101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6101. Definitions.

§ 6101. Definitions. As used in this part:  (1) “County” means Sussex County. (2) The words “Sussex County government” or words of similar import, means the government of Sussex County as established in Chapter 70 of this title.9 Del. C. 1953, §  6101;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5A;
9 DE Code § 6102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6102. Borrowing power; limitations.

§ 6102. Borrowing power; limitations. (a) The government of Sussex County may, from time to time, borrow money in such amounts as it may find necessary promptly to pay the county warrants issued by it, and may issue certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof; provided, however, that the amount of money borrowed shall not, at any 1 time, exceed the sum of $2,000,000. (b) Any money so borrowed shall be applied to the particular fund for which it shall be borrowed, and shall be repaid from the taxes apportioned to such funds, as the taxes shall be collected. If the taxes apportioned to any fund, as to which money shall be borrowed, shall not in any year, be sufficient to repay such money, the deficiency shall be considered in making up the annual budget or estimate for the next year, and a tax rate shall be levied and apportioned sufficient to equalize such deficiency. (c) The government of Sussex County may, from time to time, borrow money in such amounts as it may find necessary from federal and state grant funds, provided, that the same shall not be subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (a) of this section, that the same shall be repaid as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, and that the same shall be permitted by the granting authority. Code 1915, §  1048A;  28 Del. Laws, c. 76, §  5;  29 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1201;  9 Del. C. 1953, §  6111;  50 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5B;  61 Del. Laws, c. 209, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 394, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6103. Surplus funds; investment of.

§ 6103. Surplus funds; investment of. The county government may invest any surplus moneys in the County Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, in United States Government Bonds. The Bonds shall be purchased and held in the name of “the Sussex County government.” 45 Del. Laws, c. 120, §§  1, 2;  9 Del. C. 1953, §  6112;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5C;
9 DE Code § 6104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6104. Salaries of clerks.

§ 6104. Salaries of clerks. The county government may fix the compensation of clerks employed in the several county offices in all cases where clerical assistance is, by law, authorized to be employed in those offices and in respect of which no salary or compensation has been fixed by law. 32 Del. Laws, c. 85;  Code 1935, §  1208;  9 Del. C. 1953, §  6113;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5D;
9 DE Code § 6105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6105. Fire companies.

§ 6105. Fire companies. The county government shall appropriate annually and on May 1 of each year shall pay the sum of $1,000 to each regularly organized and motorized fire company in Sussex County, as certified by the Secretary of the Sussex County Volunteer Firemen's Association, to be used for the maintenance of their apparatus and equipment. Code 1915, §  1097A;  33 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  1;  34 Del. Laws, c. 87, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 130, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1206;  44 Del. Laws, c. 87, §  1;  9 Del. C. 1953, §  6131;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5H;
9 DE Code § 6106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6106. Ambulance service.

§ 6106. Ambulance service. (a) So long as any of the organizations listed in this subsection shall have an ambulance and provide ambulance service for the benefit of the residents of Sussex County, the county government shall appropriate annually, and on May 1 of each year shall pay, the sum of $500 to such organization for the maintenance of its ambulance. Bridgeville Fire Company, at Bridgeville. Delmar Fire Department, Inc., at Delmar. Frankford Volunteer Fire Company, at Frankford. Gumboro Volunteer Fire Company. Laurel Fire Department, at Laurel. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., at Rehoboth Beach. Seaford Volunteer Fire Company, at Seaford. Selbyville American Legion Post 9, Inc. Sussex Memorial Post, No. 7422, V.F.W. at Millsboro. Sussex Post No. 8, Incorporated, American Legion. (b) So long as Sussex Post, No. 9, American Legion, at Georgetown, shall have an ambulance and provide ambulance service for the benefit of the residents of Sussex County, the county government shall appropriate annually and on May 1 in each year shall pay the sum of $250 to it for the maintenance of its ambulance. (c) So long as Carlisle Fire Company, of Milford, shall have an ambulance and provide ambulance service for the benefit of the residents of Kent and Sussex Counties, the county government may appropriate and pay to it annually the sum of $250 for the maintenance of its ambulance. (d) So long as Lewes Fire Department of Lewes, Delaware, shall have an ambulance and provide ambulance service for the benefit of the residents of Sussex County, the county government shall appropriate annually and on May 1 of each year shall pay the sum of $500 to it for the maintenance of its ambulance. 37 Del. Laws, c. 101, §  1;  Code 1935, §§  1207, 1207A;  41 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  1;  41 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  1;  41 Del. Laws, c. 104, §  2;  41 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  1;  43 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  2;  47 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 98, §§  1, 2;  47 Del. Laws, c. 140, §§  1, 2;  9 Del. C. 1953, §  6132;  50 Del. Laws, c. 255, §  1;  51 Del. Laws, c. 280;  53 Del. Laws, c. 28;  53 Del. Laws, c. 51.;
9 DE Code § 6107. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6107. Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas.

§ 6107. Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas. The county government of Sussex County may negotiate with the proper authorities of the various cities and towns, and with private individuals or contractors within the County as to the establishment of public dumping areas open to the use of the general public, and further the said county government may expend such sums as it deems necessary as cost to the County in the purchase of land for said disposal or in the various contracts with the towns, cities and private individuals or contractors. The county government of Sussex County may tax the general public of Sussex County annually to defray the cost and expenses of the public dumping areas. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6133;  56 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6108. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6108. Return Day observance.

§ 6108. Return Day observance. The county government may appropriate and pay funds to Sussex County Return Day, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to defray the costs of the observance of Return Day at Georgetown. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6134;  55 Del. Laws, c. 27;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5J;
9 DE Code § 6109. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6109. Operation of Courthouse.

§ 6109. Operation of Courthouse. The county government shall have full and complete jurisdiction and control over the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex of Sussex County and over all personal property and equipment used in connection with the property committed to its jurisdiction; and, in this connection, the county government shall have and assume all of the jurisdiction, powers and duties heretofore exercised by or vested in the Board of Trustees pertaining to said buildings. All contracts and engagements for the erection or repair of said buildings or for the purchase of equipment and supplies, where the probable amount shall be in excess of $5,000, shall be submitted to public bidding after due advertising and shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, unless for reasons deemed expedient by the county government. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6151;  50 Del. Laws, c. 5, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  5K;  65 Del. Laws, c. 56, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6110. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6110. Rules and regulations.

§ 6110. Rules and regulations. The county government shall make and promulgate rules and regulations for the proper care, maintenance and operation of the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6153;  50 Del. Laws, c. 5, §  2;
9 DE Code § 6111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 61. Government of Sussex County|§ 6111. Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal.

§ 6111. Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal. (a) The county government may acquire real or immovable property in such amounts as it may find necessary to fulfill the needs of the County. (b) The county government may enter into a lease or rental agreement with any public or private entity for any real or immovable property of the County. (c) The county government may dispose of any real or immovable property not needed by the County. 59 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6301. Definitions.

§ 6301. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Building” means any structure, building, edifice or part thereof. (2) “Construction” means alteration, removal, demolition, addition, repair or construction of any new or old building. (3) “Person” means any architect, builder, contractor, repairman, agent, partner or corporation as well as an individual.9 Del. C. 1953, §  6301;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6A;
9 DE Code § 6303. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6303. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.

§ 6303. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns. Building inspectors or other officers authorized by law to issue permits for the construction of any buildings, in any incorporated city or town in Sussex County, shall report to the Department of Finance on blanks to be furnished by the Department of Finance, every permit issued by them respectively, for the construction of any building, specifying the estimated cost of the proposed construction. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6303;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;
9 DE Code § 6304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6304. Inspections.

§ 6304. Inspections. Each or any member of the Department of Finance shall make the necessary inspections to see that the provisions of this chapter are complied with and may order or compel the suspension of any work that is not in compliance with this chapter. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6304;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;
9 DE Code § 6305. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6305. Fees.

§ 6305. Fees. The fees for issuing permits shall be determined by the County Council of Sussex County. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6305;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;  64 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6306. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6306. Records.

§ 6306. Records. (a) The Department of Finance shall keep a careful and comprehensive record of applications, permits issued, inspections made, reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. (b) The Department of Finance shall retain on file copies of all permits issued. (c) All records may be open to public inspection at the discretion of the Department of Finance, but shall not be removed from the office of the Department. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6306;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;
9 DE Code § 6307. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6307. Permits not required.

§ 6307. Permits not required. No person shall be required to obtain a permit when the fair value of the construction of a building is less than $300. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6307;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231.;
9 DE Code § 6308. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6308. Notice of violation.

§ 6308. Notice of violation. (a) Whenever the Department of Finance is satisfied that a building is being constructed without a permit first being issued therefor, it may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible therefor, directing discontinuance of the construction until a permit has been obtained from the Department. (b) A person served with such notice or order shall, within 5 days, comply with the requirements thereof. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6308;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;
9 DE Code § 6309. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6309. Occupancy.

§ 6309. Occupancy. Any building that has been constructed without a permit may not be occupied, maintained or used by any person except with permission of the Department of Finance. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6309;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  6B;
9 DE Code § 6310. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6310. Violation and penalty.

§ 6310. Violation and penalty. Any owner of a building wherein any work in connection therewith has been done without a permit or any person employed in connection therewith and who has participated or assisted in the commission of such violation or both, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 for each offense. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6310;  51 Del. Laws, c. 231.;
9 DE Code § 6311. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 63. Building Permits|§ 6311. Construction using public financial assistance.

§ 6311. Construction using public financial assistance. No building or structure shall be constructed using public financial assistance in a manner that violates Chapter 42 of Title 31, and no occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless such building or structure complies with Chapter 42 of Title 31. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  3;