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29 DE Code § 514. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 514. Inspection of public records by the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 514. Inspection of public records by the Delaware Public Archives. For the purpose of this chapter all custodians of public records of this State and the political subdivisions thereof shall, upon the request of the State Archivist and Records Administrator, afford to the State Archivist and Records Administrator or Delaware Public Archives staff designated by the Archivist all proper and reasonable access to and examination of all public records in their custody. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  40, 41;
29 DE Code § 515. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 515. Microfilming and other document imaging services; appropriations and expenditures.

§ 515. Microfilming and other document imaging services; appropriations and expenditures. (a) Any program or function of any state agency or local government, which requires microfilm or other document imaging services, must include provisions for the anticipated cost of such services. Agencies may choose to contract with the Delaware Public Archives for microfilm and document imaging services in accordance with the provisions of § 6531 of this title. (b) The Department of Finance shall not approve expenditure of funds used for the development, implementation or maintenance of microfilm or document imaging programs, including contracting with a commercial service provider or purchase of equipment or software, without prior written approval of the Delaware Public Archives. Any programs or projects in operation must adhere to standards established by the Delaware Public Archives to allow for approval of expenditures. Code 1935, §  1090B;  42 Del. Laws, c. 96, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3330;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§  1B, 1J;  65 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  99;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  42-44;  72 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  2;
29 DE Code § 516. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 516. Responsibility of the Delaware Public Archives concerning records created or reproduced by photographic or microphotographic means; admissibility of photographic copies of records in evidence.

§ 516. Responsibility of the Delaware Public Archives concerning records created or reproduced by photographic or microphotographic means; admissibility of photographic copies of records in evidence. (a) The Delaware Public Archives shall be responsible for monitoring the use of photographic or microphotographic processes in the creation or duplication of public records. (1) The Delaware Public Archives shall enforce compliance with approved procedures and standards of quality, to be established by the Delaware Public Archives pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, regarding creation and storage of public records by microphotography or other means. (2) Destruction of original records which have been duplicated shall require the prior approval of the Delaware Public Archives. (b) Photographs, photocopies or microfilm of any record photographed, photocopied or microfilmed as provided in this chapter shall have the same force and effect as the originals thereof would have had and shall be treated as originals for the purpose of their admissibility in evidence. Certified or authenticated copies of such photographs, photocopies or microfilm or enlargements thereof shall be admitted in evidence equally with the original photographs, photocopies or microfilm. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  45-49;
29 DE Code § 517. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 517. Standards for methods and materials used for public records.

§ 517. Standards for methods and materials used for public records. (a) All custodians of public records of this State and the political subdivisions thereof, whose duty it shall be to create any public record, shall not use or permit to be used for recording purposes, any materials or methods which do not meet standards of quality established by the Delaware Public Archives. (b) The Delaware Public Archives may require that certain records shall be kept on permanent-durable paper. The Delaware Public Archives may require the microfilming of records that are not produced on permanent-durable paper. (c) The Delaware Public Archives shall make available, upon request, its standards of quality for methods and materials. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  50-52;
29 DE Code § 518. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 518. Recovery of records; replevin.

§ 518. Recovery of records; replevin. (a) The chief administrative officer of each state agency and political subdivision of this State shall notify the Delaware Public Archives of any actual, impending or threatened unlawful removal, defacing, alteration or destruction of records that shall come to his or her attention, and with the assistance of the Delaware Public Archives shall initiate action through the Attorney General for recovery of such records as shall have been unlawfully removed and for such other redress as may be provided by law. (b) Upon the request of the State Archivist and Records Administrator, the Attorney General shall have the authority to enjoin, recover and replevin any public records which have been unlawfully transferred or removed in violation of this subchapter or otherwise transferred or removed unlawfully through whatever means of equitable relief necessary. Such records shall be returned to the office of origin or to the Delaware Public Archives. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  53, 54;
29 DE Code § 519. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 519. Delaware Public Archives to be depository for reports, publications, rules and regulations.

§ 519. Delaware Public Archives to be depository for reports, publications, rules and regulations. (a) The Delaware Public Archives is hereby constituted the central depository for the reports, publications, rules and regulations of the government of this State and all political subdivisions thereof. It shall be the duty of all state agencies and political subdivisions of this State to deposit with the Delaware Public Archives 2 copies of the best edition of all reports and publications issued for general public distribution. Said deposit shall also include 2 complete and current sets of respective rules and regulations and any changes as they occur. (b) The Delaware Public Archives shall have the authority to determine whether or not any of said publications lack sufficient information for retention as research materials, and it may request the publishing agency to discontinue depositing such publications with the Archives. The Delaware Public Archives may preserve copies of any publications deposited for preservation and may destroy the originals after copies created on a recording medium that meets the standards of quality for methods and materials established under § 517 of this chapter have been made and preserved. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  3309;  51 Del. Laws, c. 207;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§  1B, 1E, 1F;  62 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  2;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  55-57;
29 DE Code § 520. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 520. Custodian designated.

§ 520. Custodian designated. The chief administrative officer or officers charged by law with the responsibility of maintaining offices having public records shall be the official custodian of such public record. However, upon transfer of any and all public records to the Delaware Public Archives for archival preservation, the State Archivist and Records Administrator shall become the designated custodian. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  58;
29 DE Code § 521. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 521. Appointment of records officers.

§ 521. Appointment of records officers. (a) Each state agency and political subdivision of this State shall designate as many as appropriate, but at least 1, records officer to serve as liaison with the Delaware Public Archives for the purpose of implementing and overseeing a records management program, and coordinating legal disposition, including destruction of obsolete records. (b) Appointment of state agency records officers shall be made by the respective heads of each agency. (c) Appointment of records officers for the political subdivisions of this State shall be made by the chief administrative official of such political subdivision. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  59;
29 DE Code § 522. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 522. Appointment of State Archivist and Records Administrator; qualifications for position; removal from office.

§ 522. Appointment of State Archivist and Records Administrator; qualifications for position; removal from office. (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint with a fixed salary, and with written approval of the Governor, a director for the Delaware Public Archives who shall have the title (State Archivist and Records Administrator) who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office, and who may be removed from office by the Secretary with written approval of the Governor. (b) The State Archivist and Records Administrator shall have such powers, duties and functions in the administration and operation of the Delaware Public Archives and implementation of the Delaware Public Records Law as may be assigned by the Secretary or required by the Delaware Public Records Law. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  60;
29 DE Code § 524. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 524. Records retention and disposition schedules.

§ 524. Records retention and disposition schedules. The Delaware Public Archives shall, after consultation with appropriate state agencies, or political subdivisions of this State, establish records retention and disposition schedules setting forth the minimum length of time that records need to be retained. If any state or federal law or regulation provides a retention period different from that established by the records retention period and disposition schedule established herein, the retention period established by law or regulation shall govern. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  63;
29 DE Code § 525. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 525. Delaware Cultural Access Fund.

§ 525. Delaware Cultural Access Fund. (a) There is hereby established a special fund to be known as the Delaware Cultural Access Fund. Such fund shall consist of revenues derived from the imposition of the additional fee authorized pursuant to § 9607 of Title 9 which may be supplemented in the discretion of the Secretary of State by funds received through § 2311 of this title and the Technology Infrastructure Fund in the Department of State. (b) These funds shall be used to promote, preserve and protect the State's cultural assets and shall be used to fund services provided through the Delaware Public Archives, Division of Libraries, Division of the Arts, and Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. (c) All fees received by the State Treasurer and other moneys appropriated or received for the purposes stated in subsection (b) of this section shall be deposited in an appropriated special fund which shall be administered by the Secretary of State, under the same type of budget and financial controls as the General Fund of this State. (d) [Deleted.] 67 Del. Laws, c. 257, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  64-66;  73 Del. Laws, c. 365, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 75, §§  2-4;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  126;
29 DE Code § 526. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 526. Penalties.

§ 526. Penalties. Whoever violates §§ 504, 506, 507, 508, 509, 512, 514, 517 and 519 of this title shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 257, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  67;
29 DE Code § 527-536. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 527-536.

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29 DE Code § 551. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources.

§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources. (a) To prevent the further loss of part of our national heritage and culture through the deterioration or neglect of historic buildings, sites, objects or archaeological resources within this State, including archaeological resources in or on subaqueous lands pursuant to Chapter 53 of Title 7, the Department of State may survey, examine, select for preservation, acquire, repair, restore, operate and make available for public visitation and use such historic buildings, sites, objects or archaeological resources as it may deem worthy of preservation in the best public interest for the fulfillment of the purposes of this subchapter. (b) When any property heretofore or hereafter acquired by the Department by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise is no longer needed for historical programming purposes the Department shall attempt to dispose of the property as follows:  (1) If at the time of the Department's determination to dispose of the property, the property is subject to a revenue producing lease agreement which has been in force for a period of at least 5 years, the Department shall, in writing, notify the tenant that the property is no longer needed for historical programming purposes. Such notice shall inform the tenant of the Department's desire to sell the property, and include a copy of the Department's approved appraisal and a purchase agreement containing the terms and conditions for sale to the tenant. The sale price shall not be less than the approved appraised value. If the tenant elects to purchase the property, the tenant shall execute and return the purchase agreement to the Department within 30 days of such notice. Such notice is not required if the tenant has, in writing, waived any desire to purchase the property, or if the property is subject to multiple leases. Failure of the tenant to respond to the notice within 30 days shall constitute a waiver of the tenant's rights hereunder. (2) If the provisions of paragraph (b)(1) of this section do not apply, or were forfeited through lack of response, or were waived by the tenant, or the tenant fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement, the Department may dispose of the property in accordance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 94 of this title. (3) Prior to the sale of any historic property, the Department shall present the details of the proposed sale to the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for their approval.48 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3351;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§  14, 15;  76 Del. Laws, c. 288, §  65;
29 DE Code § 552. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 552. Acquisition of land; contracts.

§ 552. Acquisition of land; contracts. (a) The Department may acquire by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and hold and, unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, encumber, convey or otherwise dispose of any real property or of any estate or interest therein as may be necessary in carrying into effect the purposes of this subchapter. (b) The Department may enter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary to fulfill its duties respecting the protection, preservation, maintenance or operation of such historic buildings, sites, objects or archaeological resources it may select. 48 Del. Laws, c. 265, §§  2, 3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3352;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  14;
29 DE Code § 553. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 553. Employees; duties.

§ 553. Employees; duties. The Department shall appoint and prescribe the duties of such employees or agents as may be necessary to carry out its functions and shall fix their rate of compensation. 48 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3353;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 554. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 554. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources.

§ 554. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources. (a) A trust fund is continued under the jurisdiction of the Department of State subject to audit by the Secretary of Finance or its authorized agents to accept, hold and administer gifts and bequests of money, securities or other personal property of whatsoever character, absolutely or on trust. (b) Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or bequest, the Department may sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of and invest or reinvest in such investments as it may determine from time to time the moneys, securities or other property given, bequeathed or appropriated to it. (c) The principal of such funds, together with the income therefrom and all other revenues received by it from any source whatsoever for this purpose, shall be deposited in a special fund of the State. (d) When the principal and accrued interest of the trust fund shall have accumulated sufficiently in the judgment of the Department to undertake the preservation of a historic building, site, object or archeological resource, the accrued funds, principal and interest may be expended for that purpose. 48 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  5;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3354;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§  1B, 1K;  63 Del. Laws, c. 142, §  42;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  14;
29 DE Code § 557. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 557. Fort Christina Monument.

§ 557. Fort Christina Monument. The land acquired at “The Rocks” on the Christina River in the City of Wilmington for the purpose of creating there a state park to mark perpetually the place where the first Swedish settlers landed and the site of Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in this State as well as the first permanent settlement in the Delaware River Valley, shall be known and designated as the Fort Christina Monument. The Department of State shall have jurisdiction, control and maintenance of the Fort Christina Monument. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  3357;  53 Del. Laws, c. 256;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 558. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 558. Erection and maintenance of historic markers; employment of expert assistance; unauthorized possession or transportation; duplication.

§ 558. Erection and maintenance of historic markers; employment of expert assistance; unauthorized possession or transportation; duplication. (a) The Department of State shall:  (1) Determine and select such points of historic interest throughout this State as the Department thinks should be marked with a suitable monument, tablet or marker; (2) Design, purchase and erect monuments, tablets or markers which the Department may decide to be appropriate at such points, indicating thereon the events commemorated and having such other suitable inscription as may seem necessary; and (3) Keep in good repair all monuments, tablets and markers erected by the Historic Markers Commission and also all monuments, tablets and markers erected by the Department of State. (b) The Department may employ such expert assistance to aid in its historical researches as it may deem necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this section. (c) All historical markers which are erected by the Department of State shall be the property of the State. No person, entity or business shall possess, transport, alter or remove said marker without written authority of an appropriate official of the Department of State. Further, no person, entity or business shall receive, retain, alter or dispose of state historical markers absent written authorization of an appropriate official of the Department of State. Unauthorized recipients of these markers may be prosecuted criminally for receiving stolen property. (d) The Department of State may establish rules or regulations regarding all aspects of state historical markers. Other persons, entities or businesses shall not duplicate state historical markers, or create, obtain or install similar markers with an intent to mislead or deceive the public. 41 Del. Laws, c. 94, §§  1-3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3308;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 247, §  1;
29 DE Code § 559. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 559. Display and distribution of state flag.

§ 559. Display and distribution of state flag. (a) State agencies, including all public schools, shall cause the flag of this State to be displayed out-of-doors (weather permitting) on its installation, grounds or campus at each location. This section shall apply only where public buildings, including school buildings, are equipped with flagpoles. (b) To carry out the purpose of subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Management and Budget shall purchase and distribute as many flags of this State as necessary to supply each agency and public school with the initial issue, upon certification by the agency or public school head that such purchase is initial and not a replacement. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7602;  57 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 165, §§  1, 2;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);