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6 DE Code § 4509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 45. Equal Accommodations|§ 4509. Division's power to investigate compliance.

§ 4509. Division's power to investigate compliance. The Division is empowered to investigate compliance with this chapter whether or not a complaint is filed pursuant to § 4508 of this title. In furtherance of and not in limitation of this power, the Division may review practices of any place of public accommodation within this State. Investigations pursuant to this section that cannot be resolved through conciliation may be referred by the Division to the Attorney General for further proceedings pursuant to § 4512 of this title. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4507;  54 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §§  19, 20;
6 DE Code § 4511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 45. Equal Accommodations|§ 4511. Judicial review.

§ 4511. Judicial review. (a) Any party aggrieved by an order for relief under § 4508 of this title granting or denying, in whole or in part, the relief sought, may obtain a review of such order in the Superior Court in the county in which the discriminatory public accommodations practice is alleged to have occurred, pursuant to the civil rules of that Court and the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29]. Filing of the petition for review shall be not later than 30 days after the order is entered. (b) Any party to the proceeding before the panel may intervene in the Superior Court in the appeal process. (c) No objection not made before the panel shall be considered by the Court, unless the failure or neglect to urge such objection is excused because of extraordinary circumstances or when the interests of justice so require. (d) If the Attorney General has not commenced a civil action within 60 days of notice of breach of a Commission order or conciliation agreement as authorized by § 4512 of this title, an aggrieved party may commence an action in the Superior Court, or Court of Chancery, or both, seeking enforcement and appropriate relief, including conversion of a Commission order conferring monetary relief to a judgment subject to execution. The Court may also award the aggrieved party reasonable costs and attorneys' fees in connection with the enforcement action. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4511;  54 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  16;
6 DE Code § 4512. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 45. Equal Accommodations|§ 4512. Enforcement by the Attorney General.

§ 4512. Enforcement by the Attorney General. (a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaging in a pattern of discriminatory public accommodation practices, that any person or group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted by this chapter and such denial raises an issue of general public importance or that any party to a conciliation agreement has breached such agreement, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in the Superior Court, Court of Chancery or both in any county of the State for appropriate relief including, but not limited to, equitable relief, monetary damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses. To vindicate the public interest, the court may assess a civil penalty to be paid to the Special Administration Fund in an amount not exceeding $25,000 for a first violation of this section and in an amount not exceeding $50,000 for any subsequent violation of this section. (b) When a civil action is initiated by the Attorney General pursuant to this section, no Court shall charge fees of any kind in such proceeding to the Attorney General, the Commission or any of its members. 6 Del. C. 1953, §§  4512, 4514, 4515;  54 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 45. Equal Accommodations|§ 4513. Criminal jurisdiction.

§ 4513. Criminal jurisdiction. The Superior Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all criminal violations of this chapter. 77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  26;
6 DE Code § 4514-4516. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 45. Equal Accommodations|§ 4514-4516.

§ 4514-4516.
6 DE Code § 4600. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4600. Short title.

§ 4600. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Delaware Fair Housing Act.” 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4601. Declaration of purpose and construction.

§ 4601. Declaration of purpose and construction. (a) Purpose. — This chapter is intended to eliminate, as to housing offered to the public for sale, rent or exchange, discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation or disability, and to provide an administrative procedure through which disputes concerning the same may effectively and expeditiously be resolved with fairness and due process for all parties concerned. (b) Construction. — This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that its purposes may be accomplished and all persons may fully enjoy equal rights and access to housing for themselves and their families. Furthermore, in defining the scope or extent of any duty imposed by this chapter, including the duty of reasonable accommodation, higher or more comprehensive obligations established by otherwise applicable federal, state or local enactments may be considered. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4602;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 133, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  3;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  28;  77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  6;  80 Del. Laws, c. 355, § 1;
6 DE Code § 4604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4604. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions.

§ 4604. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions. (a) In general. — It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. (b) Appraisal exemption. — Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4603;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 133, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 330, §§  4, 5;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  28;  77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  10;  80 Del. Laws, c. 355, § 4;
6 DE Code § 4605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4605. Discrimination in provision of brokerage services.

§ 4605. Discrimination in provision of brokerage services. It shall be unlawful to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling, exchanging or renting dwellings, or to discriminate against the person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation, on account of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4603;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 133, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 330, §§  4, 5;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  28;  77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  9;  79 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  11;  80 Del. Laws, c. 355, § 5;
6 DE Code § 4606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4606. Aiding discriminatory practices.

§ 4606. Aiding discriminatory practices. Notwithstanding the provisions enumerated in § 4619 of this title, it shall be unlawful to assist, induce, incite or coerce another person to commit any of the discriminatory housing practices prohibited by this chapter. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4603;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 133, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 330, §§  4, 5;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4608. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4608. Administration.

§ 4608. Administration. (a) The State Human Relations Commission shall implement the provisions of this chapter not expressly vested in another entity. (b) (1) The Commission may delegate to a panel of its members any power, duty, or function vested in it by this chapter. No panel to which any power, duty, or function of the Commission is delegated shall consist of fewer than 3 members of the Commission. (2) The Commission may delegate, to the Division of Human Relations, any power, duty, or function vested in it by this chapter unless the delegation is expressly prohibited. If the Commission delegates to the Division a power, duty, or function vested in it by this chapter, the delegation shall specifically state the power, duty, or function being delegated. The Commission shall not delegated its power or duty to conduct public hearings or order relief to the Division. (c) All executive departments and agencies of the State or any political subdivision thereof shall administer their programs and activities relating to housing and urban development (including, but not limited to, any agency having regulatory or supervisory authority over financial institutions) in a manner affirmatively to further the purposes of this chapter and shall cooperate with the Commission to further such purposes. (d) The Commission, in connection with its enforcement of this chapter:  (1) May study the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in representative urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the State; (2) May publish and disseminate reports, recommendations and information derived from such studies; (3) Shall cooperate with and render technical assistance to federal and state agencies, organizations and institutions which are formulating or carrying on programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices; (4) May provide similar assistance to other local public or private agencies, organizations and institutions consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and (5) Shall administer the programs and activities relating to eliminating discriminatory housing practices in a manner affirmatively to further the purpose of this chapter.68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  30;
6 DE Code § 4609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4609. Education and conciliation.

§ 4609. Education and conciliation. (a) The Commission may commence such educational activities as, in its judgment, will further the purposes of this chapter. It may hold conferences for persons in the business industry and other interested parties to acquaint them with the provisions of this chapter and its suggested means of implementing it. The Commission may issue reports on such conferences as it deems appropriate. (b) The Division may commence such conciliatory activities in order to further the purposes of this chapter. It may call conferences of persons in the business industry and other interested parties to acquaint them with the provisions of this chapter governing conciliation and the means it employs to implement those provisions. It shall endeavor, with their advice, to develop programs of voluntary compliance and enforcement. The Division may issue reports on such conferences as it deems appropriate. (c) When undertaking their respective duties under this section, the Commission and the Division may consult with state and local officials and other interested parties to learn the extent, if any, to which discriminatory public accommodations practices exist in the State or locality, and whether and how state or local enforcement programs might be utilized to combat such discrimination. The Commission may issue reports on such consultations as it deems appropriate. 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  31;
6 DE Code § 4611. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4611. Subpoenas; giving of evidence.

§ 4611. Subpoenas; giving of evidence. (a) In general. — The Commission may, in accordance with this subsection, issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations and hearings under this chapter. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if the subpoenas or discovery were ordered or served in aid of a civil action in the Superior Court. (b) Witness fees. — Witnesses summoned by a subpoena under this chapter shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as witnesses in proceedings in Superior Court. (c) Civil enforcement. — Where any person fails or neglects to attend and testify or answer any lawful inquiry or to produce records, documents or other evidence, if it is in such person's power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may petition the Superior Court in the county where such person resides or conducts business for an order requiring such person to appear before the Commission to produce evidence if so ordered or to give testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation or in question. Any failure to obey such order may be punished by the Court as being in contempt of the Court. (d) Criminal penalties. — (1) Any person who wilfully fails or neglects to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce records, documents or other evidence, if it is in such person's power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this section, shall in each instance be fined not more than $2,500, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. (2) Any person who, with intent thereby to mislead another person in any proceeding under this chapter:  a. Makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record or other document produced pursuant to subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this section; b. Wilfully neglects or fails to make or to cause to be made full, true and correct entries in such reports, accounts, records or other documents; or c. Wilfully mutilates, alters or by any other means falsifies any documentary evidence; shall in each instance be fined not more than $2,500, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.6 Del. C. 1953, §§  4609, 4610;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4615. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4615. Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant.

§ 4615. Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant. In any action, pleading or motion under this chapter, the Administrative Hearing Office, Panel or court hearing or reviewing the matter, may in its discretion, award attorneys' fees, costs and expenses to the respondent or defendant if an action was brought for an improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation. 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4616. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4616. Rules to implement chapter.

§ 4616. Rules to implement chapter. The Commission may make rules and regulations (including rules for the collection, maintenance and analysis of appropriate data) to carry out this chapter. The Commission shall give public notice and opportunity for comment with respect to all rules and regulations made under this section in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act [§ 10101 et seq. of Title 29]. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4607;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4617. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4617. Effect on other laws.

§ 4617. Effect on other laws. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of the State or any political subdivision thereof that grants, guarantees or protects the same rights as are granted by this chapter, but any law of the State or any political subdivision thereof that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this chapter shall to that extent be invalid. 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4618. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4618. Interference, coercion or intimidation.

§ 4618. Interference, coercion or intimidation. It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of that person having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of that person having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by § 4603, § 4604, § 4605 or § 4606 of this title. 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4619. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4619. Prohibition of intimidation, violations and penalties.

§ 4619. Prohibition of intimidation, violations and penalties. Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force wilfully injures, intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate or interfere with:  (1) Any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, source of income, age or disability and because he or she is or has been selling, purchasing, renting, financing, occupying or contracting or negotiating for the sale, purchase, rental, financing or occupation of any dwelling, or applying for participating in any service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or (2) Any person because he or she is or has been, or in order to intimidate such person or any other person or any class of persons from:  a. Participating, without discrimination on account of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, source of income, age or disability in any of the activities, services, organizations or facilities described in paragraph (1) of this section; or b. Affording another person or class of persons opportunity or protection so to participate; or (3) Because any citizen is or has been, or in order to discourage such citizen or any other citizen from lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate, without discrimination on account of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, source of income, age or disability in any of the activities, services, organizations or facilities described in paragraph (1) of this section, or participating lawfully in speech or peaceful assembly opposing any denial of the opportunity to so participate, that citizen shall be fined for each such act not more than $2,500, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, and if bodily injury results shall be fined for each such act not more than $10,000, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both; and, if death results, for each such act shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life.6 Del. C. 1953, §  4613;  57 Del. Laws, c. 32, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  28;  77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  11;  79 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  13;  80 Del. Laws, c. 355, § 7;
6 DE Code § 4620. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 46. Fair Housing Act|§ 4620. Criminal jurisdiction.

§ 4620. Criminal jurisdiction. The Superior Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all criminal violations of this chapter. 77 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  27;
6 DE Code § 4801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 48. Shopping Centers|§ 4801. Definitions.

§ 4801. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Regulations” include any applicable federal regulations, state regulations, local regulations or regulations of the shopping center or a place of business within the shopping center, and include the regulating of the flow and direction of traffic in the parking areas of such shopping center as well as stop signs and no-parking regulations. (2) “Shopping center” shall mean any area composed of at least 3 places of business which is serviced by a common parking area.6 Del. C. 1953, §  4801;  58 Del. Laws, c. 431.;
6 DE Code § 4802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 48. Shopping Centers|§ 4802. Local manager.

§ 4802. Local manager. Every shopping center, whether owned by a single entity which leases the said shopping center or owned by a group of merchants or other persons, shall have a local representative or manager, easily accessible to the general public. Such representative or manager shall be authorized and equipped to represent the owner or owners of the shopping center in the answering of questions, enforcement of regulations and the arbitration of disputes. Each store which is part of the shopping center or which is a member of the shopping center association shall post in a conspicuous location within the store, a poster containing the name, address and phone number of the local representative or manager. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  4802;  58 Del. Laws, c. 431.;
6 DE Code § 4901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 49. Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices|§ 4901. Declaration of purpose.

§ 4901. Declaration of purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares that the distribution and sale of vehicles within this State vitally affects the general economy of the State and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate vehicle manufacturers, distributors or wholesalers and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate franchises issued by the aforementioned who are doing business in this State in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this State. 64 Del. Laws, c. 27, §  1;
6 DE Code § 4904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 49. Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices|§ 4904. Liability for transportation damages.

§ 4904. Liability for transportation damages. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to motor vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter. (b) If a new motor vehicle dealer determines the method of transportation, the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier. (c) In every other instance, the risk of loss remains with the manufacturer until such time as the new motor vehicle dealer or a designee accepts the vehicle from the carrier. 64 Del. Laws, c. 27, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  2;