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14 DE Code § 9302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 93. Anti-Hazing Law|§ 9302. Definitions.

§ 9302. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  “Hazing” means any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which wilfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher learning. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any wilful destruction or removal of public or private property. For purposes of this definition, any activity as described in this definition upon which the admission or initiation into or affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding. 68 Del. Laws, c. 400, §  1;
14 DE Code § 9303. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 93. Anti-Hazing Law|§ 9303. Hazing prohibited.

§ 9303. Hazing prohibited. Any person who causes or participates in hazing commits a class B misdemeanor. 68 Del. Laws, c. 400, §  1;
14 DE Code § 9304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 93. Anti-Hazing Law|§ 9304. Enforcement by institution.

§ 9304. Enforcement by institution. (a) Anti-hazing policy. — Each institution shall adopt a written anti-hazing policy and, pursuant to that policy, shall adopt rules prohibiting students or other persons associated with any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by the institution from engaging in any activity which can be described as hazing. (b) Enforcement and penalties. — (1) Each institution shall provide a program for the enforcement of such rules and shall adopt appropriate penalties for violations of such rules to be administered by the person or agency at the institution responsible for the sanctioning or recognition of such organizations. (2) Such penalties may include the imposition of fines, the withholding of diplomas or transcripts pending compliance with the rules or pending payment of fines and the imposition of probation, suspension or dismissal. (3) In the case of an organization which authorizes hazing in blatant disregard of such rules, penalties may also include recision of permission for that organization to operate on campus property or to otherwise operate under the sanction or recognition of the institution. (4) All penalties imposed under the authority of this section shall be in addition to any penalty imposed for violation of paragraph (b)(3) of this section or any of the criminal laws of this State or for violation of any other institutional rule to which the violator may be subject. (5) Rules adopted pursuant hereto shall apply to acts conducted on or off campus whenever such acts are deemed to constitute hazing.68 Del. Laws, c. 400, §  1;
15 DE Code § 101A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 1. Purpose and Meaning of Election Laws|§ 101A. Purpose.

§ 101A. Purpose. The purpose of this title is to assure the people's right to free and equal elections, as guaranteed by our state Constitution. To that end, the full exercise of that right demands that the people be afforded the means to form political parties, nominate candidates and cast ballots for whomever they choose. At the same time, however, lengthy ballots which list a profusion of political parties and unaffiliated candidates, many of which are not serious contenders and lack even a modicum of community support, tend to create voter confusion and to clog the election machinery. To secure the right to free and equal elections and to preserve the integrity of the democratic political process, it is essential that an orderly system be established:  (1) For the registration of voters and the preservation of voter registration records; (2) To encourage public participation in political parties and to demonstrate sufficient community support of these parties by permitting voters to affiliate with the party of their choice, if they so desire, on their voter registration records; (3) To provide a means by which political parties and unaffiliated candidates, which have demonstrated a meaningful level of community support, may qualify for listing on the general election ballot; (4) For the orderly and fair selection of party nominees by primary election or political party convention, and for the filling of vacancies among such nominees; (5) To provide for the free exercise of the write-in vote for both politically affiliated and unaffiliated candidates who may not qualify for listing on the general election ballot; (6) For the conduct of primary and general elections; (7) For the certification of election results and the resolution of election contests; (8) To provide criminal penalties and civil liability for violation of the laws set forth in this title; (9) To provide for all such other matters, related to the electoral process, as may be set forth herein.61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  2;
15 DE Code § 102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 1. Purpose and Meaning of Election Laws|§ 102. Deadline interpretation in this title.

§ 102. Deadline interpretation in this title. Except for deadlines that are specifically set on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, all deadlines in this title that fall on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be the next official business day at 4: 30 p.m. 76 Del. Laws, c. 197, §  1;
15 DE Code § 103-120. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 1. Purpose and Meaning of Election Laws|§ 103-120.

§ 103-120. Transferred.
15 DE Code § 201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 201. State Department of Elections.

§ 201. State Department of Elections. There is hereby established a State Department of Elections, which shall be vested with all of the powers and duties previously vested in the respective departments of elections for New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County, as well as such other powers and duties as set forth in this title. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  1;  22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  5;  Code 1915, §  1658;  Code 1935, §§  1745, 1745A;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §§  1, 2;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  1;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  102;  50 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 546, §  2;  50 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  2;
15 DE Code § 201A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 201A. Transfers and continuity.

§ 201A. Transfers and continuity. (a) All books, records, papers, and other materials and equipment in the possession of any county department of elections required to be maintained or preserved under existing law, regulation, or policy shall be delivered into the custody of the State Department of Elections by no later than July 1, 2015. For purposes of this section, the term “county department of elections” shall include the board of elections for such county. (b) Any duty, responsibility, action, or other activity (including without limitation any investigation, petition, hearing, or other legal proceeding) pending before or instituted by any county department of elections and not concluded prior to July 1, 2015, shall continue unabated and remain in full force and effect, and, where necessary, may be completed before, by, or in the name of the Department. All orders, rules, and regulations made by any county department of elections that are in effect on July 1, 2015, shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified by the Department in accordance with applicable law. All contracts and obligations of any county department of elections that are in force on July 1, 2015, shall remain in full force and effect and unless revoked, modified, or terminated by the Department in accordance with applicable law. (c) Employees of any county department of elections whose functions are consistent with and have been transferred to the Department by this chapter shall continue and be deemed to be the employees of the Department on July 1, 2015, and, where applicable, with all the benefits accrued as merit employees as of July 1, 2015. (d) All definitions and references to any commission, board, department, council or agency which appear in any other act or law, to the extent they are consistent with this title and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department, shall be construed as referring and relating to the Department as created and established by this chapter. (e) 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 they are consistent with this title and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department, shall be construed as referring or relating to such person or persons and their powers, duties and functions as established and created by this chapter. 79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;
15 DE Code § 203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 203. State Board of Elections; powers and duties.

§ 203. State Board of Elections; powers and duties. There is hereby established a State Board of Elections, which shall have all of the powers and duties previously vested in the Board of Elections for New Castle County, the Board of Elections for Kent County, and the Board of Elections for Sussex County, as well as such other powers and duties as set forth in this title. 45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  1, 2, 4, 5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  1, 2, 4, 5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  104;  54 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  55 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  3;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 391, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  5;
15 DE Code § 204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 204. Qualifications of members.

§ 204. Qualifications of members. No person shall be appointed as a member of the State Board of Elections who is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county for which that person is appointed (or a resident of this State for at-large members) and who has not resided therein for 1 year next preceding that person's appointment. No member of the Board shall hold or be a candidate for any:  (1) Federal, state, county, city or incorporated municipality elective office; (2) Elective office or appointed position of a political party, nor shall a member be an appointed official to any federal, state, county, city or incorporated municipality commission or administrative body.19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  105;  50 Del. Laws, c. 82, §  1;  55 Del. Laws, c. 280;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  4;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  6;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 205. Confirmation or rejection of appointments.

§ 205. Confirmation or rejection of appointments. The Senate shall either confirm or reject any appointment under § 202 of this title within 10 legislative days of its receipt or said appointment is deemed confirmed. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  2;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  2;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  106;  50 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 546, §  2;  50 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  2;  52 Del. Laws, c. 130, §  3;  54 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  5;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 206. Oath.

§ 206. Oath. Each member of the Board, before entering upon that member's duties and within 10 days from the time of that member's appointment, shall take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution and shall record the same in the office of the recorder of the county of the member's residence. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  6;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  107;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  7;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 207. Compensation of members.

§ 207. Compensation of members. The compensation of Board members shall be as provided in the Budget Act; provided, however, that no Board member shall receive compensation for any Board meeting for which such member was not in attendance. In addition, the State Election Commissioner shall not be entitled to any additional compensation by virtue of his or her service as an ex officio member of the Board. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  108;  50 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;  50 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  6;  50 Del. Laws, c. 546, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;  54 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  8;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 208. Organization meeting; officers.

§ 208. Organization meeting; officers. (a) The Board shall establish a schedule of meetings for the following calendar year at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board held between October 1 and December 31. Once established, the aforesaid schedule shall be subject to change by the Board. (b) The schedule shall include an organizational meeting that shall be held between February 1 and June 30 of each year at which time the members of the Board shall meet and organize by electing 1 member to be president and 1 member to be secretary, whose function other than that of a member shall be to record the minutes of the meetings of the Board. The terms of office for each officer shall be until the organizational meeting held in the following year or until a successor is elected. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  6;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  109;  50 Del. Laws, c. 545, §  4;  50 Del. Laws, c. 557, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  6;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  9;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  9;  77 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 209. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 209. Quorum.

§ 209. Quorum. A quorum of 6 members shall be required for the transaction of any business by the State Board of Elections. A meeting of the Subcommittee, which is comprised of 6 members of the Board, does not constitute a quorum of the Board under this section. 22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  6;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  110;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  7;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  10;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;  80 Del. Laws, c. 394, § 2;
15 DE Code § 210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 210. Rules.

§ 210. Rules. The Board may make rules for its government not inconsistent with the Constitution or any law of this State. 22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  6;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  111;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  8;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  11;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  6;
15 DE Code § 211. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 211. County directors, deputy county directors; powers, duties, qualifications, compensation.

§ 211. County directors, deputy county directors; powers, duties, qualifications, compensation. (a) For each county, the State Board of Elections shall appoint:  (1) A county director who shall be a member of the same political party as the State Election Commissioner and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board; (2) A deputy county director who shall be nominated and elected by the members of the Board of the opposite political party of the State Election Commissioner and who shall serve at the pleasure of same. In the nomination and election of a deputy county director, § 209 of this title shall not be applicable. (b) Each county director shall assist the Department of Elections in carrying out its duties and responsibilities in the county for which the county director is appointed and, subject to the policies and directives of the Board, shall see to it that the work of the Department in such county is performed in a proper and nonpartisan manner. (c) Each deputy county director shall assist the county director in the county for which such deputy county director is appointed. (d) Each county director and deputy county director shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified elector of the county in which he or she serves. (e) The salary of each county director and deputy county director shall be as provided in the Budget Act and shall be uniform for each county. (f) The county director and deputy county director of a county, if in agreement, may authorize a person to vote whose application to register to vote at the Division of Motor Vehicles was never completed as required elsewhere in this title. The person shall follow the procedures set forth by the State Election Commissioner prior to being permitted to vote. (g) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, those persons who held the positions of director and deputy director, respectively, of each county department of elections immediately prior to July 1, 2015, shall assume automatically the position of county director and deputy county director, respectively, in the county for which he or she was appointed. Each initial county director and initial deputy county director shall be bound by and subject to the provisions of this section, and to this title generally, to the same extent as if he or she was appointed by the Board in accordance with this section. 19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  2;  Code 1915, §  1659;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  Code 1935, §  1746;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  3;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  5;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  112;  50 Del. Laws, c. 630, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  9;  58 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  12-14;  58 Del. Laws, c. 571;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 227, §§  1, 5, 6;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  7;
15 DE Code § 212. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 212. Office; equipment and supplies.

§ 212. Office; equipment and supplies. The Department shall occupy a suitable and convenient office in the courthouse or public building of each county, or elsewhere in the county seat of each county, and shall obtain whatever furniture, equipment and supplies that may be necessary to properly carry out its duties. 21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  5;  Code 1915, §  1660;  Code 1935, §  1747;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  4;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  2;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  7;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  7;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  113;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 480, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  8;
15 DE Code § 213. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 213. Employees; duties and compensation.

§ 213. Employees; duties and compensation. (a) The Board may hire such employees as it may deem necessary for the performance by the Department of its duties. (b) The duties of such employees and the duties of any investigator appointed by the State Election Commissioner pursuant to § 302(14) of this title hereof, shall be prescribed by the Board and the compensation fixed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. (c) The employees of the Department shall be placed under the state merit system but subject to all provisions of this title. 21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  3;  Code 1915, §  1664;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  3;  Code 1935, §  1751;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  4;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  7;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  7;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  114;  57 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  10;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  20(3);  77 Del. Laws, c. 227, §§  7, 8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  8;  81 Del. Laws, c. 66, § 11;
15 DE Code § 214. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 214. Maps.

§ 214. Maps. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 227, § 9, effective Feb. 1, 2010.
15 DE Code § 215. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 15 - Elections|Chapter 2. Department of Elections|§ 215. Expenses and compensation.

§ 215. Expenses and compensation. All expenses of each department, including the compensation of the members and employees shall be paid by the State. 21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §§  3, 5, 6;  Code 1915, §§  1659, 1660, 1664;  40 Del. Laws, c. 141, §§  1, 3;  Code 1935, §§  1746, 1747, 1751;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §§  3, 4;  45 Del. Laws, c. 147, §§  1, 2, 4;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  5, 7, 10;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  5, 7, 10;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  116;  51 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  8;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  10;