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7 DE Code § 4522. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 45. Public Lands|§ 4522. Resident curatorship agreements

§ 4522. Resident curatorship agreements The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, may execute and deliver an agreement that creates a nontransferrable life estate for individuals, or an agreement of up to 30 years in length for corporate or governmental entities, to any historic structure on the public lands of this State, for the renovation, use, and ongoing maintenance of said structure and may place upon the use of such structure any restriction requiring specific commitments or expenditures or may require any other conditions which the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control deems advisable for the public good. (1) The agreement may include use of the curtilage or other areas around the historic structure, including any accessory buildings, sheds, or garages, as may be necessary to properly use the historic structure for its intended purpose. (2) The structure must be restored to the applicable National Park Service Secretary of Interior Standards where it is deemed feasible by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (3) Chapter 53 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code shall not apply to agreements executed under this section. (4) Any qualifying expenditures in excess of the fair market value of the rent of the structure and grounds over the expected life of the agreement shall be eligible for land and historic resource tax credits under Chapter 18 of Title 30. (5) Any interest in the structure created by and agreement under this section shall be insurable up to the total value of the expenditures on the structure, pro-rated for the expected life of the agreement. (6) The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement this section.81 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 1;
7 DE Code § 4901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 49. Maintenance and Construction of Memorials in the Town of Lewes|§ 4901. Properties under jurisdiction of Department of State.

§ 4901. Properties under jurisdiction of Department of State. The Department of State shall have the full and complete care and supervision of the DeVries Monument, at Lewes, Delaware, the Zwaanendael Museum, at Lewes, Delaware, and such other buildings, memorials or parks as come under the jurisdiction of the Department of State. The Department of State shall keep the property in its custody in proper condition at all times; and shall cause reasonable and necessary repairs to be made. Code 1935, §  6225;  45 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  4902;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  2B;
7 DE Code § 4902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 49. Maintenance and Construction of Memorials in the Town of Lewes|§ 4902. Memorial to sailors.

§ 4902. Memorial to sailors. (a) The Department of State may have constructed in the Town of Lewes a memorial to sailors which may be either a building, monument, park or other appropriate construction, and which shall be given an official name by the Department of State, when it is completed. (b) The Department of State may prepare plans, specifications and drawings and employ such needed assistants as are necessary, including an architect or architects; advertise for bids; require bidders to give proper bonds; reject any and all bids for reasons deemed sufficient to said Department of State; enter into agreements and contracts necessary to carry on the work of constructing the proposed memorial including contracts for services, labor and materials needful or proper for the purposes aforesaid or any of them; call upon any other department or agency of the state government for advice and assistance in planning the proposed memorial and to further the work of construction when necessary plans have been completed. Code 1935, §  6226;  45 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  4903;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  2B;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
7 DE Code § 4903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 49. Maintenance and Construction of Memorials in the Town of Lewes|§ 4903. Funds and appropriations; expenditures.

§ 4903. Funds and appropriations; expenditures. Any funds received from other than state appropriations may be paid to the Secretary of Finance who shall keep the same in a separate fund or account, and such funds shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. Code 1935, §  6227;  45 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  4;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  4904;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§  2A, 2C;
7 DE Code § 5101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 51. Unknown Sailors’ Cemetery|§ 5101. Memorial cemetery.

§ 5101. Memorial cemetery. The public lands hereinafter described are set aside and designated as a memorial cemetery for the burial of sailors and shall be maintained solely for that purpose. The cemetery shall be known as the Unknown Sailors' Cemetery and shall include the following described lands:  Beginning at a point on the north edge of the State Highway leading from the Town of Lewes towards the old Henlopen Lighthouse Reservation, said point being 171 feet east from the lines of Lewes Coast Guard Station and corner for lands in possession of Louis L. Paynter, and thence running along and with one line of said lands 577 feet to a point at high water mark on Delaware Bay, thence along the high water mark of said Bay southeast 350 feet to a point corner for land leased to the Lewes Fertilizer Company, now in possession of Smith Meal Company, thence along and with one line of said lands southwest 568 feet to a point in the north edge of the above described highway, thence along and with the north edge of said Highway 385 feet home to the place of beginning.42 Del. Laws, c. 2, §  1;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5101;
7 DE Code § 5102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 51. Unknown Sailors’ Cemetery|§ 5102. Agency in charge of cemetery; powers.

§ 5102. Agency in charge of cemetery; powers. The Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities, a corporation of the State, is the state agency or authority of the State designated to carry out this chapter. The Society shall provide for the care and maintenance and the reconstruction and restoration of the Unknown Sailors' Cemetery, and may make application to any federal department, board or agency for the performance of any necessary work and may accept any grant which is available to it as such state agency or to the State for the purpose of the reconstruction and restoration of the cemetery. 42 Del. Laws, c. 2, §  2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5102;
7 DE Code § 5401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5401. Purpose.

§ 5401. Purpose. The purposes of this chapter are:  (1) To help provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains found anywhere within the State, including subaqueous lands, but excluding those found anywhere on federal land. (2) To provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains not within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner that are encountered during archaeological excavation, construction, or other ground disturbing activities. (3) To provide for adequate skeletal analysis of remains removed or excavated from unmarked human burials. (4) To provide for the dignified and respectful reinterment or other disposition of Native American, African American, and all other skeletal remains, including those of enslaved individuals and individuals of undetermined cultural affiliation.66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§  4, 5;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5403. Avoidance, protection, and preservation of remains.

§ 5403. Avoidance, protection, and preservation of remains. All persons are encouraged to undertake due diligence to identify, demarcate, and preserve in situ, unmarked human burials to avoid encountering skeletal remains; and to share information with the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, including reports or studies undertaken for these purposes. 83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5404. Discovery of remains and notification of authorities.

§ 5404. Discovery of remains and notification of authorities. (a) Any person knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that unmarked human burials or human skeletal remains are being encountered shall notify immediately the Medical Examiner or the Director. (b) When any person encounters unmarked burials or human skeletal remains as a result of construction, agricultural, or any other ground-disturbing activities, the person shall cease the ground-disturbing activity immediately upon discovery and notify the Medical Examiner or the Director of the discovery. (c) Human burials or human skeletal remains which are encountered by a professional archaeologist as a result of survey or excavations must be reported to the Director. Excavation and other activities may resume after written approval is provided by the Director. The treatment, analysis, and disposition of the remains shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. (d) The Director shall notify the Chief Medical Examiner of any reported human skeletal remains discovered by a professional archaeologist. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5405. Jurisdiction over remains.

§ 5405. Jurisdiction over remains. (a) Subsequent to notification of the discovery of an unmarked human burial or human skeletal remains, the Medical Examiner shall certify in writing to the Director, as soon as possible, whether the remains come under the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction. (b) If the Medical Examiner determines that the remains come under the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction, the Medical Examiner will immediately proceed with an investigation pursuant to Chapter 47 of Title 29. (c) All those remains determined to be not within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner shall be within the jurisdiction of the Director. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5406. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5406. Archaeological investigation of human skeletal remains.

§ 5406. Archaeological investigation of human skeletal remains. All excavations not under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner shall be either conducted by, or under the supervision of, a professional archaeologist and shall be subject to permission from the landowner. All permissible excavations shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations promulgated for this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5407. Consultation, analysis, and disposition.

§ 5407. Consultation, analysis, and disposition. (a) The Director shall notify the Committee of all skeletal remains determined to be Native American within 5 days of learning of the discovery of human burials or skeletal remains pursuant to § 5404 of this title. The Director shall provide the Committee with a written plan for the proposed treatment and ultimate disposition of the skeletal remains within 60 days of making the notification. (b) For all non-Native American burials or skeletal remains, the director shall begin forming the Committee within 5 days of learning of the discovery pursuant to § 5404 of this title. The Director shall publish notice of all discoveries of human skeletal remains other than Native American on the Division's website, and at least once per week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the burials or skeletal remains were situated, in an effort to determine the identity or lineal descendants or both of the deceased. Lineal descendants shall have 30 days after the last published notice to notify the Director of their ancestry or proven kinship to the skeletal remains. Within 60 days of the end of the notification period the Director shall convene the Committee to develop a written plan for treatment and disposition of human skeletal remains. Treatment and ultimate disposition of the skeletal remains shall be subject to the written permission of the lineal descendants or shall be determined by the Director if no lineal descendant is identified. (c) All skeletal analysis conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be undertaken only by a skeletal analyst. (d) Any previously excavated skeletal remains of Native Americans of the State which are on display or remain uncovered as of June 5, 1987, shall be reinterred within 1 year. Treatment and disposition of all Native American remains discovered after enactment shall be determined by the Committee or, if direct descent can be determined, by a lineal descendant. In any event, Native American skeletal remains discovered after enactment shall be reinterred within 90 days unless an extension or other disposition is granted by the Committee. (e) All reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain burials and skeletal remains in situ if that is the consensus of the Committee. Any person which is responsible, either directly or indirectly, for the unearthing of human remains deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs shall be responsible for the cost of research to determine the identity, delineation of the burial ground, excavation, and reinternment, and providing a suitable marker for those remains. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  84;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§  4, 7;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5408. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5408. Prohibited acts.

§ 5408. Prohibited acts. No person, unless acting pursuant to Chapter 47 of Title 29, shall:  (1) Knowingly acquire any human skeletal remains removed from unmarked burials in Delaware, except in accordance with this title. (2) Knowingly sell any human skeletal remains acquired from unmarked burials in Delaware. (3) Knowingly exhibit human skeletal remains. (4) Knowingly fail to notify the Medical Examiner or the Director of a discovery of unmarked human burials or skeletal remains pursuant to § 5404 of this title.66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5409. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5409. Exceptions.

§ 5409. Exceptions. (a) Human skeletal remains acquired from commercial biological supply houses or through medical means are not subject to this chapter. (b) Human skeletal remains determined to be within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner are not subject to the prohibitions contained in this chapter. (c) Human skeletal remains acquired through archaeological excavations under the supervision of a professional archaeologist are not subject to the prohibitions as provided in § 5408(1) of this title. (d) Remains discovered within the known boundaries of a marked cemetery under the purview of the Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to Chapter 79A of Title 29 are not subject to this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§  4, 8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5410. Criminal penalties.

§ 5410. Criminal penalties. Any person who violates § 5408 of this title shall upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or be imprisoned not more than 2 years or both. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§  4, 6, 9;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 54. Unmarked Human Burials and Human Skeletal Remains|§ 5411. Rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.

§ 5411. Rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines. The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may, with the approval of the Department of State, formulate and adopt such rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines as it considers necessary for the effective execution of its purposes under this chapter. 75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  10;  83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
7 DE Code § 5501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 55. Geological Survey|§ 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes.

§ 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes. The Delaware Geological Survey shall have the following purposes and objectives:  (1) The systematic investigation of the geologic structure of the State, the nature and composition of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their areal extent and thickness, and other features that may lead to a better understanding of the geology of the State; (2) The systematic exploration and examination of all minerals, rock materials, water and other earth resources which are, or may become in the foreseeable future, of importance to the economic development of the State, or to the defense of the State or the United States; (3) The examination of the physiographic features of the State, with special reference to their practical bearing upon the State's economic life; (4) The preparation of reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both a general and detailed description of the geology and earth resources of the State; (5) The preparation of the special geologic maps to illustrate the earth resources of the State; (6) The consideration of such other scientific questions in the field of geology, as is deemed of value to the people of the State; (7) The recommendation and preliminary drafting of such new state laws as are deemed advisable or necessary for regulating the optimum utilization and equitable administration of the State's geological resources.48 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  3;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5502;  66 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  1;
7 DE Code § 5502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 55. Geological Survey|§ 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey.

§ 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey. The University of Delaware shall have general charge of the Survey and shall direct its operations. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5503;  55 Del. Laws, c. 442, §  6;
7 DE Code § 5503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 55. Geological Survey|§ 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation.

§ 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The University shall appoint as superintendent of the Survey a State Geologist and shall determine his or her compensation. The State Geologist shall be a member of the technical or professional staff of the University of Delaware, and 1/2 of his or her salary shall be paid from appropriations to the Survey and the other 1/2 shall be paid by the University of Delaware out of its instructional budget. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5504;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
7 DE Code § 5504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 55. Geological Survey|§ 5504. Assistants and employees.

§ 5504. Assistants and employees. The University of Delaware shall appoint such assistants and employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and shall determine the compensation of such persons. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5505;
7 DE Code § 5505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 55. Geological Survey|§ 5505. Responsibilities and duties of State Geologist.

§ 5505. Responsibilities and duties of State Geologist. The State Geologist and the Acting State Geologist shall have the following responsibilities and duties:  (1) The State Geologist or the Acting State Geologist shall hereby be required to evaluate all activities related to oil, gas and geothermal energy exploration or development on land or water within the State and report his or her findings and recommendations promptly to the appropriate and affected agencies and officials of the State. In order to receive and consider the report of the State Geologist, any agency or official of the State approached to allow, permit or otherwise provide for such activities shall promptly notify the State Geologist, providing details of the contact and requesting a report and recommendations. (2) The Delaware Geological Survey may receive by appropriation or transfer funds for cooperative programs with its counterpart federal agencies, including the United States Geological Survey, the United States Bureau of Mines and the United States Minerals Management Service and shall be the only agency of the State to enter into agreements with those federal agencies. (3) The State Geologist shall serve as the representative of the State to the River Master of the Delaware River in accordance with the Supreme Court Decree of 1954 [New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995, 74 S. Ct. 842; 98 L. Ed. 1127 (1954)]. (4) The State Geologist or the Acting State Geologist shall prepare reports to the General Assembly showing the progress and conditions of the Survey together with such other information as it deems necessary and useful. Any reports, maps or other literature prepared and printed by the Survey shall be distributed or sold as the interest of the State and of science demand. All material collected after having served the purposes of the Survey shall be distributed to the educational institutions of the State or the whole or part of such material shall be put on public exhibition. (5) Responsibility for matters relating to water quality, geologic hazards, seismicity and cartographic information.48 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  4;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  5506;  55 Del. Laws, c. 442, §  7;  66 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
7 DE Code § 5701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 57. Disaster Relief and Assistance|§ 5701. Declaration of policy and intent.

§ 5701. Declaration of policy and intent. (a) It is the policy and purpose of the State to obtain from the federal government all available relief and assistance to alleviate suffering and damage resulting from major disasters, such as flood, storm, hurricane, fire, drought or other catastrophe, in any part of the State, and to repair or restore essential public facilities that have been damaged or destroyed by a major disaster, and, to that end, to cooperate fully with the federal government and its agencies. (b) It is the policy and purpose of the State to obtain from the federal government all available assistance for the improvement and maintenance of the natural resources of the State, and to that end, to cooperate fully with the federal government and its agencies. 7 Del. C. 1953, §  5701;  53 Del. Laws, c. 345;  54 Del. Laws, c. 152, §§  1, 2;