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6 DE Code § 3303A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 33A. Truth in Music|§ 3303A. Restraining prohibited acts.

§ 3303A. Restraining prohibited acts. (a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person is advertising or conducting or is about to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of § 3302A of this title and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the State against the person to restrain by temporary or permanent injunction that practice. (b) Whenever any court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent violations of this chapter as authorized in subsection (a) of this section, the court may in its discretion direct that the defendant restore to the recording group any moneys or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any violation of this chapter, under terms and conditions to be established by the court. 76 Del. Laws, c. 337, §  2;
6 DE Code § 3401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 34. Contracts for Providing Service and Fuel for Residential Heating Systems|§ 3401. Definitions.

§ 3401. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Energy service agreement” means a contract between a homeowner and an energy service company by which the energy service company is to provide residential heating fuel to the homeowner's home and/or service the residential heating system. (2) “Energy service company” means any person engaged in the sale of residential heating fuel and/or the service of residential heating systems. (3) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, trustee or other entity having the capacity to enter into a valid and enforceable contract. (4) “Residential heating fuel” includes natural gas, propane, fuel oil, wood and electricity. (5) “Residential heating system” means all equipment necessary for the storage and transmission of residential heating fuel and the conversion thereof to energy for the purpose of heating a residence and/or heating hot water to be used in the residence.71 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 34. Contracts for Providing Service and Fuel for Residential Heating Systems|§ 3402. Mandatory provisions for energy service agreements.

§ 3402. Mandatory provisions for energy service agreements. (a) An energy service agreement must contain the following provisions:  (1) All charges associated with the commencement of the services provided by the energy service company, listed with specificity; (2) All charges associated with the termination of the services provided by the energy service company, listed with specificity; (3) That the energy service company will, after the energy service agreement has been in effect for at least 1 year and at the written request of the homeowner, sell the residential heating system equipment installed on the premises and owned by the energy service company to another energy service company designated in writing by the homeowner. The purchase price of the residential heating system equipment sold pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be no more than the actual cost of equipment at the time of sale, plus installation costs incurred at the time of installation; and (4) Notice that sale of the residence, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be deemed a termination of the energy service agreement by the homeowner, and notice of the homeowner's notice obligations under § 3403(a) of this title. (b) An energy service company may not demand from the homeowner payment of any charges not specified in the energy agreement pursuant to the above provisions. (c) Except as provided in this section, an energy service agreement may contain any provisions mutually agreeable to an energy service company and a homeowner. Nothing in this section shall require an energy service company to enter into an energy service agreement with any homeowner. 71 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 34. Contracts for Providing Service and Fuel for Residential Heating Systems|§ 3403. Provision of information to purchasers of residences.

§ 3403. Provision of information to purchasers of residences. (a) When the owner of any residence subject to an energy service agreement enters into a contract for the sale of such residence, the owner must provide the energy service company with notice thereof at least 30 days prior to settlement. (b) No later than 15 days prior to the scheduled settlement, the energy service company shall provide to the prospective purchaser a copy of any agreement the energy service company proposed to have the purchaser sign as a condition to the continuation of the energy service company's services after the sale. (c) This 15 day notice period may be waived only by the prospective purchaser, and then only in writing signed by the purchaser acknowledging the purchaser's understanding of entitlement to 15 days to consider any proposed energy service agreement. (d) If the energy service company fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section and the purchaser does not waive in writing such noncompliance, then, unless the purchaser agrees otherwise, the energy service company shall be required to remove the residential heating system equipment owned by the energy service company from the premises. Removal of the residential heating system equipment shall be, except as provided below, at the energy service company's expense and shall be completed within 30 days after the sale; provided, however, that no energy service company shall be permitted to remove any equipment or refuse to supply fuel between the months of October and April unless the owner waives this restriction in writing. If the new owner refuses to enter into a contract with the energy service company and refuses to provide the written waiver to remove the equipment, the use of the equipment and supply of the fuel shall be billed to the new owner, at the energy service company's regular rates, on a monthly basis until such time as the equipment may be removed in compliance with the terms of this subsection. 71 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 34. Contracts for Providing Service and Fuel for Residential Heating Systems|§ 3404. Limitation of liability upon transfer of residential heating system equipment.

§ 3404. Limitation of liability upon transfer of residential heating system equipment. If the owner of a residence requires the settlement of residential heating system equipment pursuant to § 3402(a)(3) of this title, the purchasing energy service company shall perform such inspection of the residential heating system equipment as it deems appropriate. The sale may be completed only if the purchasing energy service company gives the owner of the residence a written certification that the equipment to be purchased has been properly installed and is in good working order. If, upon inspection, the condition of the residential heating equipment is not to the satisfaction of the purchasing energy service company, the purchasing energy company shall give the homeowner a list of conditions or repairs needed. The purchasing energy service company may refuse to complete the purchase if such repairs or conditions are not met. At or before the sale of such residential heating system equipment, the purchasing energy service company shall give the selling energy service company a written release of all liability arising out of or relating to the sale of, installation of, service of or provision of fuel for such residential heating system equipment. The selling energy service company may refuse to complete the sale absent such release. 71 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 34. Contracts for Providing Service and Fuel for Residential Heating Systems|§ 3405. Private rights of action.

§ 3405. Private rights of action. This chapter does not afford any person or any energy service company a private right of action for damages or rescission of the agreement of sale for the residence, and no such right of action shall be implied from any of its provisions, except that an energy service company may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover removal costs from a homeowner pursuant to § 3403(d) and (b) of this title. The Court of Chancery may enforce this chapter by appropriate orders. 71 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3501. Definitions.

§ 3501. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Billing period” means the payment cycle agreed to by the parties, or, in the absence of an agreement, the calendar month within which the work is performed. (2) “Contractor” includes, but is not limited to, an architect, engineer, real estate broker or agent, subcontractor or other person, who enters into any contract with another person to furnish labor and/or materials in connection with the erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair of any building or for additions to a building, by such contractor, or for the sale to such other person of any lands and premises, whether owned by such contractor or another, upon which such contractor undertakes to erect, construct, complete, alter or repair any building or addition to a building. (3) “Moneys or funds” includes, but is not limited to, the entire amount of all moneys or funds received by a contractor, as defined in this section, who, being the owner of the legal title to lands and premises, receives, in connection with a contract for the sale thereof and for the erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair of any building or addition thereon by such contractor, any moneys or funds by way of a loan or advance upon the security of such lands and premises for the purpose of such erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair, or who receives from the other contracting party or vendee any deposit or sum of money on account of the purchase or contract price, and no part of such moneys or funds shall be deemed or construed applicable to the payment of the cost or selling price of land, unless that part of the contract price or selling price applicable to cost or selling price of land, be specifically so stated in the contract. (4) “Owner” means a person who has an interest in the lands or premises upon which a contractor has undertaken to erect, construct, complete, alter or repair any building or addition to a building. (5) “Person” shall include a corporation, partnership, limited liability corporation or partnership, business trust, other association, estate trust, foundation or a natural person. (6) “Subcontractor” means a person who enters into a contract to furnish labor and/or materials to a contractor.38 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  1;  Code 1935, §  3652;  44 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3501;  70 Del. Laws, c. 420, §  3;  74 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3502. Payments to contractor impressed with trust.

§ 3502. Payments to contractor impressed with trust. All moneys or funds received by a contractor in connection with a contract for the erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair of any building or for additions to a building and all moneys or funds received by a contractor in connection with a contract for the sale of land and the erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair of any building or addition thereon, shall be trust funds in the hands of the contractor. 38 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  1;  Code 1935, §  3652;  44 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3502;
6 DE Code § 3503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3503. Use or application of money received by contractor.

§ 3503. Use or application of money received by contractor. No contractor, or agent of a contractor, shall pay out, use or appropriate any moneys or funds described in § 3502 of this title until they have first been applied to the payment of the full amount of all moneys due and owing by the contractor to all persons (including surveyors and engineers) furnishing labor or material (including fuel) for the erection, construction, completion, alteration or repair of, or for additions to, such building, whether or not the labor or material entered into or became a component part of any such building or addition and whether or not the same were furnished on the credit of such building or addition or on the credit of such contractor. 38 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  1;  Code 1935, §  3652;  44 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3503;
6 DE Code § 3504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3504. Contractor's failure to use or apply money in accordance with § 3503 of this title.

§ 3504. Contractor's failure to use or apply money in accordance with § 3503 of this title. Failure of a contractor, or of an agent of a contractor, to pay or cause to be paid, in full or pro rata, the lawful claims of all persons, firms, association of persons or corporations (including surveyors and engineers), furnishing labor or material (including fuel), as required by § 3503 of this title, within 30 days after the receipt of any moneys or funds for the purposes of § 3502 of this title, shall be prima facie evidence of the payment, use or appropriation of such trust moneys or funds by the contractor in violation of the provisions of this chapter. 38 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  3;  Code 1935, §  3654;  44 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  3;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3504;
6 DE Code § 3505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3505. Penalties.

§ 3505. Penalties. Whoever, being a contractor, or any agent of a contractor, pays out, uses or appropriates, or consents to the paying out, use or appropriation of any moneys or funds received for any of the purposes specified in § 3502 of this title, prior to paying in full or pro rata to the extent of the moneys or funds so received, all the lawful claims of all persons (including surveyors and engineers) furnishing labor or materials (including fuel), as prescribed by § 3503 of this title, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both. 38 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  2;  Code 1935, §  3653;  44 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  2;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3505;
6 DE Code § 3508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3508. Procedure for dispute of claims.

§ 3508. Procedure for dispute of claims. (a) If an owner or contractor disputes any amounts stated in an invoice for payment, then:  (1) The party disputing the invoice must notify the other party in writing within 7 days of the receipt of the disputed invoice; and (2) The party disputing the invoice must be specific as to those items within the invoice that are disputed. (b) If notice of dispute is not given within the time required by this section, then the invoice is deemed to be accepted as submitted. (c) If notice of dispute is not given within the time required by this section, such lack of notice does not constitute acceptance of the work performed. (d) This section shall not apply:  (1) To public works contracts awarded under Chapter 69 of Title 29; (2) To contracts for the erection of 6 or fewer residential units which are under construction simultaneously, or for the alteration or repair of any single residential unit; (3) To contracts for the purchase of materials by a person performing work on that person's own real property; or (4) Where the terms of a contract specify a different procedure for disputing claims for payment. (e) This section shall not apply where the terms of a contract between a general or prime contractor and a subcontractor specify a difference procedure for disputing claims for payment. 73 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 357, §§  7, 8;
6 DE Code § 3509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 35. Building Construction Payments|§ 3509. Attorneys' fees and litigation costs.

§ 3509. Attorneys' fees and litigation costs. (a) Award of attorneys' fees and arbitration costs. — If arbitration or litigation is commenced to recover payment due under § 3507 of this title and it is determined that the owner, contractor or subcontractor has failed to comply with the payment terms of § 3507 of this title, the arbitrator or court shall award damages due equal to the amount that is determined by the arbitrator or court to have been wrongfully withheld. An amount shall not be deemed to have been wrongfully withheld to the extent that it bears a reasonable relationship to the value of any disputed amount or claim held in good faith by the owner, contractor or subcontractor against whom the contractor or subcontractor is seeking to recover payment. (b) Absent any agreements to the contrary between the parties, the arbitrator in any arbitration proceeding arising under this chapter shall award to the substantially prevailing party its reasonable attorneys' fees, arbitration costs and expenses for expert witnesses. (c) This section shall not apply to:  (1) Public works contracts awarded under Chapter 69 of Title 29;  (2) Contracts for the erection of 6 or fewer residential units which are under construction simultaneously, or for the alteration or repair of any single residential unit; or  (3) Contracts for the purchase of materials by a person performing work on that person's own real property.  (d) This section shall not apply where the terms of a contract between a general or prime contractor and subcontractor specifies different terms regarding the award of attorney fees and litigation costs in an arbitration or judicial proceeding. 73 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 357, §§  9, 10;
6 DE Code § 3701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3701. Definitions.

§ 3701. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Consumer” means a person who buys for personal use, or for the use of another but not for resale. (2) “Secondhand” watch means:  a. A watch which, as a whole, or the case thereof, or the movement thereof has been previously sold to a consumer; but a watch which has been so sold and is thereafter returned, either through an exchange or for credit, to the same person who sold the watch to the consumer, shall not be deemed to be a secondhand watch for the purposes of this chapter if such person keeps a written or printed record setting forth the name and address of the consumer, the date of the sale to the consumer, the date of the return by the consumer, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial numbers, if any, or, if none, any other distinguishing numbers or identification marks on the case and on the movement of the watch; and b. Any watch whose case or movement serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered. (3) “Sell” includes offer to sell or exchange, expose for sale or exchange, possess with intent to sell or exchange, and sell or exchange.41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §§  1, 2;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3701;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3702. Seller's record of watches sold to consumers; inspection.

§ 3702. Seller's record of watches sold to consumers; inspection. The seller's record of sold watches containing the information specified in § 3701 of this title shall be kept for at least 3 years from the date of the sale of the watch and shall be open for inspection during all business hours by any member of the police department of the City of Wilmington or other peace officer of the State. 41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  1;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3702;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
6 DE Code § 3703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3703. Tagging.

§ 3703. Tagging. Any person, or any agent or employee thereof, who sells a secondhand watch, shall affix and keep affixed to the same a tag with the words “secondhand” legibly written or printed thereon in the English language. 41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  2;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3703;
6 DE Code § 3704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3704. Invoice to vendee; contents, duplicate and inspection.

§ 3704. Invoice to vendee; contents, duplicate and inspection. Any person, or any agent or employee thereof, who sells a secondhand watch shall deliver to the vendee a written invoice setting forth the name and address of the vendor, the name and address of the vendee, the date of the sale, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial numbers, if any, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks on its case and movement. In the event the serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered, this shall be set forth in the invoice. A duplicate of the invoice shall be kept on file by the vendor of the secondhand watch for at least one year from the date of the sale thereof and shall be open to inspection during all business hours by any member of the police department of the City of Wilmington or other peace officer of the State. 41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  3;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3704;
6 DE Code § 3705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3705. Advertising.

§ 3705. Advertising. Any person advertising in any manner secondhand watches for sale shall state clearly in such advertising that the watches advertised are secondhand watches. 41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  4;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3705;
6 DE Code § 3706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 37. Sale of Secondhand Watches|§ 3706. Penalties.

§ 3706. Penalties. Whoever violates this chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. 41 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  5;  6 Del. C. 1953, §  3706;
6 DE Code § 3801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 38. Broadcasting Supplementary Public Notices|§ 3801. Definitions.

§ 3801. Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context requires a different meaning:  (1) “Broadcast” means the transmission of information by means of radio or television facilities. (2) “Notice” means any notice that is required by law to be published. (3) “Station” means any radio or television station licensed for commercial or educational operation by the Federal Communications Commission.6 Del. C. 1953, §  3801;  56 Del. Laws, c. 431.;
6 DE Code § 3802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 6 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 38. Broadcasting Supplementary Public Notices|§ 3802. Supplemental publication.

§ 3802. Supplemental publication. (a) Any state or other public officer who is required by law to publish any notice, may supplement publication thereof by causing such notice or a concise summary or description thereof to be broadcast at such times and with such frequency determines to be suitable when, in the officer's judgment, the public interest is served thereby. (b) Notices by political subdivisions of this State, cities, municipal and quasi municipal corporations, special districts and other public agencies shall be made only by stations whose primary broadcast coverage encompasses the county or counties in which the notice is required to be given. 6 Del. C. 1953, §  3802;  56 Del. Laws, c. 431;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;