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29 DE Code § 8102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8102. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8102. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, 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 $25,000. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture 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 of Deputy Secretary if vacant. The Deputy Secretary so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and, upon the position of Secretary being filled, such Deputy Secretary 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 to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary 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 such absence or incapacity or until the Secretary's successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8102;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  3;
29 DE Code § 8104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8104. Division of Consumer Protection.

§ 8104. Division of Consumer Protection. The Division of Consumer Protection is established having such powers, duties and functions as may be assigned to it by the Secretary consistent with this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8104;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8105. Division of Promotion and Production Support.

§ 8105. Division of Promotion and Production Support. The Division of Promotion and Production Support is established having such powers and duties and functions as may be assigned to it by the Secretary consistent with this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8105;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  7;
29 DE Code § 8105A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8105A. The Division of Resource Management.

§ 8105A. The Division of Resource Management. The Division of Resource Management is established having such powers, duties and functions as may be assigned to it by the Secretary consistent with this chapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  8;
29 DE Code § 8107A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8107A. Council on Forestry.

§ 8107A. Council on Forestry. (a) There is established the Council on Forestry. (b) The Council on Forestry shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division of Production and Promotion and shall consider matters relating to the protection of state forest lands from fire, disease and insect damage including the application of control measures, the establishment of forest growth on denuded or nonforested lands and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department or Director of the Division of Production and Promotion. 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 Forestry shall be composed of 7 members who shall be appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor. (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 a 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. 59 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  11;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8108. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8108. Governor's Council on Agriculture.

§ 8108. Governor's Council on Agriculture. (a) (1) There is established the Governor's Council on Agriculture. (2) For the purposes of this section:  a. “Council” means the Governor's Council on Agriculture. b. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. c. “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. (b) The Council is composed of 7 members who are appointed by the Governor for 3-year terms. The Governor shall appoint the chair, who serves as the chair at the pleasure of the Governor, from among the members. (c) (1) The Council shall advise, recommend, and refer to the Secretary matters which, in its opinion, are of departmental concern and shall consider other matters that the Secretary or the Governor refer to it. (2) The Council may 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. (d) The Governor shall consider geographical and other diversities when appointing a member to the Council. (e) Members receive no compensation, but may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. (f) The Governor may appoint a member for a term less than 3 years to ensure that no more than 3 members' terms expire in a year. (g) A majority of members must be present at a Council meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business is the majority of members. A vacant position is not counted for purposes of quorum. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8108;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §§  32A, 35;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 205, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8109. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8109. Books; records; access; annual report.

§ 8109. Books; records; access; annual report. (a) The Governor's Council on Agriculture shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to the Department of Agriculture unless otherwise prohibited by law. (b) The various councils of the divisions of the Department of Agriculture 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 Agriculture and the chairpersons of the councils of the divisions of the Department shall make an annual report of the activities of each of said 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, §  8109;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8110. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8110. Exemptions.

§ 8110. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this section shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of Agriculture; (2) Deputy Secretary.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8110;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §§  9, 10;
29 DE Code § 8111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8111. Assumption of powers.

§ 8111. Assumption of powers. The Department, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions vested by law in the State Board of Agriculture, the State Division of Weights and Measures, the State Forestry Department, the State Forestry Commission, the State Apple Commission, the State Poultry Commission and all matters pertaining to privately owned forest and woodlands within the State immediately prior to April 15, 1970, and which are not otherwise hereinabove specifically transferred to the Department by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8111;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  12;
29 DE Code § 8112. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8112. Appeals.

§ 8112. Appeals. Any and all rights of appeal now existing by law with respect to any act or acts constituting the exercise of any function or functions hereby transferred to the Department or to any division or subdivision thereof shall continue to exist with respect to such act or acts as hereafter performed by the Department or by the division, subdivision or office to which such function is hereby transferred, and each such appeal shall be perfected in the manner heretofore provided by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8112;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8113. Transfers and continuity.

§ 8113. Transfers and continuity. (a) All definitions and references to any commission, board, department, council or agency which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that the same are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function hereby transferred to the Department, be construed as referring and relating to the Department of Agriculture as created and established by this chapter. (b) All definitions and references to any director, commissioner, executive secretary, commission, board or council member or other similar person which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that same are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function hereby transferred to the Department, be construed as referring or relating to such person or persons and their powers, duties and functions as established and created by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8113;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8114. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8114. Annual report.

§ 8114. Annual report. The Secretary of the Department shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the Department's operations and render such other reports as the Governor or General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8114;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8115. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8115. Misnomer of Department in donation.

§ 8115. Misnomer of Department in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey thereby to the Department or to any commission, board, department, authority, council or agency to which, by this chapter, the powers, duties and functions have been transferred to the Department, the estate or interest therein expressed or described. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8115;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8116. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8116. Budgeting and financing.

§ 8116. Budgeting and financing. (a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Deputy Secretary, shall prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the Department to be submitted for the consideration of the Governor and the General Assembly. The Department shall be operated within the limitation of the annual appropriation and any other funds appropriated by the General Assembly. (b) Special funds may be used in accordance with approved programs, grants and appropriations. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8116;  57 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  11;
29 DE Code § 8117. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 81. Department of Agriculture|§ 8117. Supremacy.

§ 8117. Supremacy. All other laws or parts of laws now in effect inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed, superseded, modified or amended so far as necessary to conform to and give full force and effect to this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8118;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  32B;
29 DE Code § 8201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8201. Establishment of Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

§ 8201. Establishment of Department of Safety and Homeland Security. A Department of Safety and Homeland Security is established. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8201;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
29 DE Code § 8202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8202. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8202. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and preference shall be given to a resident of this State provided that such person is acceptable and equally qualified. 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 and shall receive a salary to be determined by the Governor and specified in the Annual Operating Budget. The Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security 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 the Secretary retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall be an automatic resignation from said office. The Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall have the power to appoint directors of divisions within the Department upon the written approval of the Governor. The division directors shall have the powers, duties and functions in the administration of their respective divisions as authorized by the Secretary. (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 permanent removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint any qualified individual to serve as Acting Secretary, including but not limited to, the Deputy Secretary of the Department or a director of any division within the Department. The Secretary may, during any temporary absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary or the director of any division within 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 Secretary's absence or incapacity, or until a successor duly qualified is appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8202;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  4;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  76 Del. Laws, c. 391, §§  3-6;
29 DE Code § 8204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8204. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.

§ 8204. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement. The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement is established having powers, duties and functions as set forth in Chapter 4 of Title 4 and the youth access to tobacco laws in §§ 1115 through 1127 of Title 11. 63 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  2C;  69 Del. Laws, c. 314, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  22;  74 Del. Laws, c. 250, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8205. Council on Police Training.

§ 8205. Council on Police Training. (a) There is established the Council on Police Training. (b) The Council on Police Training shall consider matters relating to police training and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor or the Secretary of the Department. (c) The Council on Police Training shall be appointed as is provided in Chapter 84 of Title 11. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8205;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  4;
29 DE Code § 8206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8206. Division of State Police.

§ 8206. Division of State Police. (a) The Division of State Police is established and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:  (1) The State Highway Department, the State Highway Commission, the State Police and the Superintendent of the State Police, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 83 of Title 11; (2) The State Highway Department, the State Highway Commission, the State Police, the Superintendent of the State Police and the State Bureau of Identification, pursuant to Chapter 85 of Title 11. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Office of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs shall be transferred to the Delaware State Police as part of the division's criminal investigations unit and shall be renamed the “Delaware State Police Drug Diversion Unit.” 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8206;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 155, §§  1, 2;
29 DE Code § 8208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8208. Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

§ 8208. Delaware Emergency Management Agency. (a) The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is hereby established and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Division of Civil Defense, and its predecessor, the Department of Civil Defense pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 20. (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of Chapter 69 of this title to the contrary, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency is authorized to utilize the United States Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, First/Emergency Responder Equipment Purchase Program or such other similar program for the procurement of material from the Authorized Equipment List of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's State Homeland Security Grant Program or such other similar program with funds that may be provided by the U.S Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness, to the extent that such purchase is authorized by federal laws and/or regulations. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8208;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 558, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  5;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  284;
29 DE Code § 8213. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8213. Books, records; access; annual report.

§ 8213. Books, records; access; annual report. (a) The Governor's Council on Public Safety [repealed] shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security unless otherwise prohibited by law. (b) The various councils of the divisions of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security 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 Public Safety [repealed] and chairpersons of the councils of the divisions of the 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 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, §  8213;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
29 DE Code § 8214. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8214. Exemptions.

§ 8214. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this chapter shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of Public Safety; (2) Superintendent of State Police; (3) Director of Civil Defense; (4) Director of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement; (5) Director of the Division of Forensic Science; and (6) Chief Medical Examiner.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8214;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §  28C;  66 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 314, §  6;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  27;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §§  130, 131;  74 Del. Laws, c. 250, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  7;
29 DE Code § 8215. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 82. Department of Safety and Homeland Security|§ 8215. Assumption of powers.

§ 8215. Assumption of powers. The Department, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all of the powers, duties and functions vested by law in the State Police Division of the State Highway Department, the Superintendent of the State Police, the State Communications Division, the State Bureau of Identification, the Motor Vehicle Division of the State Highway Department, the Motor Vehicle Commissioner, the Delaware Police Training Commission, the Department of Civil Defense and the Board of Boiler Rules immediately prior to the effective date of this chapter and which are not otherwise hereinabove specifically transferred to the Department by the chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8215;  57 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;