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17 DE Code § 1725. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 17 - Highways|Chapter 17. Delaware-New Jersey Compact|Subchapter II. Effectuation; Commissioners|§ 1725. Notice and public hearing.

§ 1725. Notice and public hearing. (a) Whenever the Delaware River and Bay Authority proposes to undertake a major project (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title) to be located in the State or in the Delaware River or Bay, the Authority shall provide public notice of the proposed major project as follows:  (1) The notice shall describe the nature of the project including a brief synopsis of the project, a statement of whether the project requires the condemnation of public lands and a reference to the legal basis for the Authority's proposed activities; (2) The notice shall state the manner in which members of the public may present their views in writing, including the address to which such writing should be addressed and the final date by which such writings may be submitted; (3) The notice shall state the date, time and place where the public hearing, if requested in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, shall be held; (4) The notice shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date of any public hearing requested in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; and (5) The notice shall be publicized in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties. (b) If requested by the Governor or any member of the General Assembly, or if a meritorious request for a hearing is submitted by any person, within 14 days of the date of publication of the notice, the Authority shall hold a public hearing on any major project, in order to receive information, factual evidence and public reaction subject to the following provisions:  (1) The hearing, if requested, shall be held at least 15 days prior to the date of any vote by the Commissioners relating to the major project. (2) At the public hearing all interested persons shall be given a fair and reasonable opportunity to be heard, subject to the power of a majority of the Commissioners present to exercise such control over the conduct of the hearing, including, without limitation, the setting of equitable time limitations, as may be in the public interest. (3) A public hearing request shall be deemed meritorious if it exhibits a familiarity with the proposed major project and a reasoned statement of the major project's probable impact.67 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  1;
17 DE Code § 1726. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 17 - Highways|Chapter 17. Delaware-New Jersey Compact|Subchapter II. Effectuation; Commissioners|§ 1726. Legislative approval of Authority projects.

§ 1726. Legislative approval of Authority projects. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not undertake any project, except a crossing (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title), to be located in the State or in the Delaware River or Bay, without having first secured legislative authorization and approval of each specific project or part thereof pursuant to an act of the General Assembly, passed with the concurrence of 3/4 of all the members elected to each House. Upon the request of any member of the General Assembly, the Delaware River and Bay Authority shall provide copies of all written reports or studies prepared or obtained by the Authority and any written comments submitted by members of the public with respect to the project. In addition to such state legislative approval, any agreement or agreements entered into (pursuant to Article XVII of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title) between the Delaware River and Bay Authority and the city, town, municipality or other political subdivision in which any project, other than a crossing, is to be located must:  (1) Be in accordance with and subject to any and all land use laws including, but not limited to, zoning codes and subdivision and land development regulations for the respective political subdivisions, and any other local laws, resolutions, ordinances or rules and regulations which may apply; and (2) Be approved by the local government, and such approval shall be according to the laws, regulations, standards and practices of such municipality or county government.67 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 258,, §  51;
17 DE Code § 1727. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 17 - Highways|Chapter 17. Delaware-New Jersey Compact|Subchapter II. Effectuation; Commissioners|§ 1727. Legislative approval of the condemnation of lands devoted to public use.

§ 1727. Legislative approval of the condemnation of lands devoted to public use. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not exercise its power of eminent domain to condemn any property, devoted to a public use, of the State, or any municipality, county, local government, agency, public authority or commission thereof, or any 1 or more of them, for any purpose other than a crossing without having first secured legislative authorization and approval of each specific condemnation of property by act of the General Assembly. 67 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  1;
17 DE Code § 1728. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 17 - Highways|Chapter 17. Delaware-New Jersey Compact|Subchapter II. Effectuation; Commissioners|§ 1728. Volume discount bridge toll rates.

§ 1728. Volume discount bridge toll rates. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not increase any rate of bridge toll charged as a volume discount rate from the rate in effect on the earlier of the effective date of the legislation amending the Delaware-New Jersey Compact as adopted by (i) the 135th Delaware General Assembly or (ii) the New Jersey Legislature, for a period of 10 years following such date, if the increase would cause such volume discount rate to exceed 25 percent of the basic toll rate charged by the Authority for individual bridge crossings by passenger automobiles, provided that the Authority may raise such volume discount rate in excess of this 25 percent limitation to the extent that such increase is determined by the Authority to be reasonably necessary for the protection of the Authority's bondholders in accordance with Article XI of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact. 67 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  1;
17 DE Code § 1729. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 17 - Highways|Chapter 17. Delaware-New Jersey Compact|Subchapter II. Effectuation; Commissioners|§ 1729. The Delaware River and Bay Authority — Airports.

§ 1729. The Delaware River and Bay Authority — Airports. The General Assembly, acting pursuant to provisions of § 1726 of this title, has authorized the Delaware River & Bay Authority, pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Delaware-New Jersey Compact (§ 1701 of this title) and all other applicable statutory requirements, to lease, develop and operate the New Castle County Airport, the Civil Air Terminal and the Delaware Airpark located in Cheswold, Delaware. Pursuant to Article VII of the Compact, the Authority is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to carry out and discharge its powers, duties and functions, and pursuant to Article XV of the Compact, Delaware may provide by law what penalty or penalties shall be imposed for violation of any lawful rule or regulation of the Authority and for the manner of enforcing the same. Pursuant to these provisions, the following applies to any person's failure to comply with or violation of rules or regulations of the Authority relating to any airports which the Authority leases, acquires, develops or operates with the approval of the General Assembly. (1) Any person failing to comply with or violating any rule or regulation of the Authority relating to the management and operation of any airport shall be guilty of a violation of law. Upon conviction thereof, a penalty in the form of a fine not less than $10 or more than $1,000 and costs shall be assessed for the first offense. For the second offense occurring within 12 months after the date of the first offense, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $50 or more than $1,000. For each subsequent offense thereafter, but occurring within 12 months of the date of the first offense, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000. Each day any violation of the relevant rules and regulations shall continue constitutes a separate offense for which a separate penalty for each day shall be imposed. (2) Justices of the Peace of this State shall have jurisdiction throughout the State to hear, try and finally determine any violations of any rule or regulation of the Authority. Any person convicted of such violation may be fined not more than $1,000 for violation. Fines collected for the violation of any rule or regulation of the Authority shall inure and be paid to the State Treasurer for the General Fund. (3) Any person arrested without a warrant for any violation of an Authority rule or regulation shall have such person's case heard and determined by a Justice of the Peace. (4) A summons in appropriate form to be adopted by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security may be attached to any unattended vehicle found in violation of any rule or regulation of the Authority by any police officer authorized to arrest for violations of any Authority rule or regulation in lieu of arrest of the operator of such vehicle.72 Del. Laws, c. 489, §  40;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
18 DE Code § 901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 901. Definitions not mutually exclusive.

§ 901. Definitions not mutually exclusive. It is intended that certain insurance coverages may come within the definitions of 2 or more kinds of insurance as defined in this chapter, and the inclusion of such coverage within 1 definition shall not exclude it as to any other kind of insurance within the definition of which such coverage is likewise reasonably includable. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  901;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;
18 DE Code § 902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 902. “Life insurance” defined.

§ 902. “Life insurance” defined. Life insurance is insurance on human lives. The transaction of life insurance includes also the granting of endowment benefits, additional benefits in event of death or dismemberment by accident or accidental means, additional benefits in event of the insured's disability, and optional modes of settlement of proceeds of life insurance. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  902;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;
18 DE Code § 903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 903. “Health insurance” defined.

§ 903. “Health insurance” defined. Health insurance is insurance of human beings against bodily injury, disablement or death by accident or accidental means, or the expense thereof, or against disablement or expense resulting from sickness, and every insurance appertaining thereto. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  903;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;
18 DE Code § 904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 904. “Property insurance” defined.

§ 904. “Property insurance” defined. Property insurance is insurance on real or personal property of every kind and of every interest therein against loss or damage from any and all hazard or cause, and against loss consequential upon such loss or damage, other than noncontractual legal liability for any such loss or damage. Property insurance does not include title insurance, as defined in § 908 of this chapter. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  904;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;
18 DE Code § 905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 905. “Surety insurance” defined.

§ 905. “Surety insurance” defined. (a) Surety insurance includes:  (1) Fidelity insurance, which is insurance guaranteeing the fidelity of persons holding positions of public or private trust; (2) Insurance guaranteeing the performance of contracts, other than insurance policies, and guaranteeing and executing bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship; (3) Insurance indemnifying banks, bankers, brokers, financial or moneyed corporations or associations against loss, resulting from any cause, of bills of exchange, notes, bonds, securities, evidences of debt, deeds, mortgages, warehouse receipts or other valuable papers, documents, money, precious metals and articles made therefrom, jewelry, watches, gems, precious and semiprecious stones, including any loss while the same are being transported in armored motor vehicles or by messenger, but not including any other risks of transportation or navigation; also insurance against loss or damage to such an insured's premises or to his or her furnishings, fixtures, equipment, safes and vaults therein caused by burglary, robbery, theft, vandalism or malicious mischief, or any attempt thereat. (b) Transaction of surety insurance does not confer power on the insurer to guarantee titles to real estate. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  905;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 908. “Title insurance” defined.

§ 908. “Title insurance” defined. Title insurance is insurance of owners of property or others having an interest therein, or liens or encumbrances thereon, against loss by encumbrance or defective titles or invalidity or adverse claim to title. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  908;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;
18 DE Code § 908A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter I. Kinds of Insurance|§ 908A. “Automobile club” defined.

§ 908A. “Automobile club” defined. “Automobile club” means a legal entity which, in consideration of dues, assessments or periodic payments of money, promises its members or subscribers to assist them in matters relating to motor travel or the operation, use or maintenance of a motor vehicle, by supplying services which may include but are not limited to towing service, emergency road service, indemnification service, guaranteed arrest bond certificate service, discount service, financial service, theft service, map service or touring service. This definition does not include an entity that enters into a service contract with an automobile club licensed under this chapter for the provision of emergency road service and towing service to the entity's customers. 75 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  1;
18 DE Code § 909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter II. Limits of Risk|§ 909. Limits of risk.

§ 909. Limits of risk. (a) No insurer shall retain any risk on any 1 subject of insurance, whether located or to be performed in this State or elsewhere, in an amount exceeding 10% of its surplus to policyholders. (b) A “subject of insurance” for the purposes of this section, as to insurance against fire and hazards other than windstorm, earthquake and other catastrophic hazards, includes all properties insured by the same insurer which are customarily considered by underwriters to be subject to loss or damage from the same fire or the same occurrence of any other hazard insured against. (c) Reinsurance ceded as authorized by § 910 of this title shall be deducted in determining risk retained. Except, that as to surety risks reinsurance shall be allowed as a deduction only if such reinsurance is with an insurer authorized to transact such insurance in this State, and is in such form as to enable the obligee or beneficiary to maintain an action thereon against the reinsured jointly with the reinsurer, and upon recovering judgment against the reinsured to have recovery against the reinsurer for payment to the extent in which it may be liable under such reinsurance and in discharge thereof. As to surety risks, deduction shall also be made of the amount assumed by any authorized cosurety and the value of any security deposited, pledged or held subject to the surety's consent and for the surety's protection. (d) As to alien insurers, this section shall relate only to risks and surplus to policyholders of the insurer's United States branch. (e) “Surplus to policyholders” for the purposes of this section, in addition to the insurer's capital and surplus, shall be deemed to include any voluntary reserves which are not required pursuant to law, and shall be determined from the last sworn statement of the insurer on file with the Commissioner or by the last report of examination of the insurer, whichever is the more recent at time of assumption of risk. (f) This section shall not apply to life or health insurance, annuities, title insurance, insurance of wet marine and transportation risks, workers' compensation insurance, employers' liability coverages, nor to any policy or type of coverage as to which the maximum possible loss to the insurer is not readily ascertainable on issuance of the policy. (g) Limits of risk as to newly formed domestic mutual insurers shall be as provided in § 4905 of this title. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  910;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter III. Reinsurance|§ 910. Reinsurance.

§ 910. Reinsurance. Any authorized insurer may reinsure all or any part of an individual risk or of a particular class of risks in any other insurer or accept such reinsurance from any other insurer. Domestic insurers will be subject to § 4944 of this title with regard to bulk reinsurance. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  910;  56 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 96, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  1;
18 DE Code § 912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter III. Reinsurance|§ 912. Asset or reduction from liability for reinsurance ceded by domestic insurer to assuming insurer not meeting requirements of § 911 of this title.

§ 912. Asset or reduction from liability for reinsurance ceded by domestic insurer to assuming insurer not meeting requirements of § 911 of this title. An asset or reduction from liability for the reinsurance ceded by a domestic insurer to an assuming insurer not meeting the requirements of § 911 of this title shall be allowed in an amount not exceeding the liabilities carried by the ceding insurer. The reduction shall be in the amount of funds held by or on behalf of the ceding insurer, including funds held in trust for the ceding insurer, under a reinsurance contract with the assuming insurer as security for the payment of obligations thereunder, if the security is held in the United States subject to withdrawal solely by, and under the exclusive control of, the ceding insurer; or, in the case of a trust, held in a qualified U.S. financial institution, as defined in § 913(b) of this title. This security may be in the form of any of the following:  (1) Cash; (2) Securities listed by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including those deemed exempt from filing as defined by the Purposes and Procedures Manual of the Securities Valuation Office, and qualifying as admitted assets; (3) a. Clean, irrevocable, unconditional letters of credit, issued or confirmed by a qualified U.S. financial institution, as defined in § 913(a) of this title, effective no later than December 31 of the year for which the filing is being made, and in the possession of, or in trust for, the ceding insurer on or before the filing date of its annual statement. b. Letters of credit meeting applicable standards of issuer acceptability as of the dates of their issuance (or confirmation) shall, notwithstanding the issuing (or confirming) institution's subsequent failure to meet applicable standards of issuer acceptability, continue to be acceptable as security until their expiration, extension, renewal, modification or amendment, whichever first occurs; (4) Any other form of security acceptable to the Commissioner.68 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 104, § 1;
18 DE Code § 913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 9. Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risk; Reinsurance|Subchapter III. Reinsurance|§ 913. Qualified U.S. financial institutions.

§ 913. Qualified U.S. financial institutions. (a) For purposes of § 912(3) of this title, a “qualified U.S. financial institution” means an institution that:  (1) Is organized or (in the case of a U.S. office of a foreign banking organization) licensed under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (2) Is regulated, supervised and examined by U.S. federal or state authorities having regulatory authority over banks and trust companies; and (3) Has been determined by either the Commissioner or the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to meet such standards of financial condition and standing as are considered necessary and appropriate to regulate the quality of financial institutions whose letters of credit will be acceptable to the Commissioner. (b) A “qualified U.S. financial institution” means, for purposes of those provisions of this law specifying those institutions that are eligible to act as a fiduciary of a trust, an institution that:  (1) Is organized, or, in the case of a U.S. branch or agency office of a foreign banking organization, licensed, under the laws of the United States or any state thereof and has been granted authority to operate with fiduciary powers; and (2) Is regulated, supervised and examined by federal or state authorities having regulatory authority over banks and trust companies.68 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 364, §  4;