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22 DE Code § 1905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter I. Establishment, Amendment, and Termination of Districts|§ 1905. Designation, renewal, and amendment of districts.

§ 1905. Designation, renewal, and amendment of districts. (a) No more than 15 districts shall be designated at any 1 time. Designation of the first 3 districts shall include 1 district in each county. (b) Districts shall be designated for an initial 10-year period. Upon recommendation of the Committee, the Governor may renew districts for up to 2 5-year renewal periods. Recommendations for renewals shall be based on the performance of district responsibilities by the municipality (or county in the case of an unincorporated area); the continued need for such a district; and its effectiveness in creating capital investment, increasing population, creating jobs, improving housing stock, providing enhanced retail and entertainment opportunities, and otherwise improving the quality of life within such district. (c) Any municipality (or county in the case of an unincorporated area) having a district within its borders shall be responsible for providing the local incentives specified in its application, providing timely submission of reports and evaluations as required by rule or regulation, implementing an active local development district program within the context of overall economic and community development efforts, and fulfilling such other responsibilities as may be required by law, rule, or regulation in connection with such district. (d) Each district shall be required to submit regular reports and information to the Office as may be necessary to evaluate such district's effectiveness and compliance with this section. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter I. Establishment, Amendment, and Termination of Districts|§ 1906. Local incentives.

§ 1906. Local incentives. (a) Any municipality or unincorporated area submitting an application for district designation shall propose local incentives that address local economic and community conditions, and that will help achieve the purposes set forth in § 1901 of this title. Such local incentives may include but are not limited to a reduction in fees or taxes. In addition, the application may also contain proposals for regulatory flexibility, which may include but are not limited to permit process reforms, special zoning districts, or exemptions from local ordinances. (b) All incentives proposed in the application shall be binding upon the municipality (or county in the case of an unincorporated area) upon designation of the district. The extent and duration of such incentives shall be consistent with the requirements of the Delaware Constitution and the United States Constitution. (c) A municipality or county may establish eligibility criteria for local incentives that differ from the criteria required to qualify for the incentives provided in this chapter. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter I. Establishment, Amendment, and Termination of Districts|§ 1907. Amendments to district boundaries and incentives.

§ 1907. Amendments to district boundaries and incentives. A municipality or county may apply to the Office to amend the boundaries of the district or to amend 1 or more district incentives, provided that any revised incentive proposed by the municipality or county shall be equal or superior to the incentive for which the amendment is sought. All proposed amendments are subject to approval by the Committee. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter I. Establishment, Amendment, and Termination of Districts|§ 1908. Formal review and termination of districts.

§ 1908. Formal review and termination of districts. (a) If a municipality (or a county in the case of an unincorporated area) fails to fulfill its obligations pursuant to § 1905 of this title or as otherwise set forth in this chapter, then the Office may recommend to the Committee that the district be placed under formal review or that its district designation be terminated. (b) Except in instances where a city, town, or municipality fails to provide local incentives in accordance with § 1906 of this title hereunder, the Office may not recommend:  (1) Placing any district under formal review for at least 2 years following the initial designation of such district; and (2) Terminating the designation of any district for at least 1 year following the placement of the district on formal review by the Committee. (c) In no event shall the Office recommend formal review or termination of any district without providing sufficient notice and opportunity to be heard to such district. (d) The Committee may approve any recommendation by the Office to place a district under formal review or to terminate a district's designation upon the affirmative vote of 3/5 of the members of the Committee. (e) The Office may promulgate regulations to authorize the continuation of previously authorized district incentives for a reasonable period following termination of the district; provided, however, that no new incentives shall be authorized for any entity after the date of termination. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1922. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter II. Downtown Development District Grants|§ 1922. Limitations and conditions.

§ 1922. Limitations and conditions. (a) The availability of Downtown Development District Grants in any given year shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (b) In addition to its other powers and responsibilities hereunder, DSHA is expressly authorized to establish such other limitations and conditions with respect to grants as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to:  (1) Amending the minimum qualified investment threshold; (2) Establishing caps or limits on DDD Grants available to any qualified district investor, alone or in combination with other local, state, or federal incentives for any individual building or facility (including but not limited to state historic preservation tax credits pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 30); (3) Establishing additional qualifying criteria with respect to uses (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) or types of projects (rehabilitation, new construction, etc.); (4) Incentivizing particular types of uses or projects in 1 or more districts; and (5) Establishing such other limitations and conditions in 1 or more districts as DSHA shall determine from time to time. (c) DSHA may establish or amend the foregoing limitations and conditions no more often than once per year. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1923. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter II. Downtown Development District Grants|§ 1923. Policies and procedures for allocation of Downtown Development District Grants.

§ 1923. Policies and procedures for allocation of Downtown Development District Grants. (a) Qualified district investors shall be eligible to receive DDD Grant provided for in this chapter to the extent that they apply for and are approved for grant allocations through DSHA. (b) The accuracy and validity of information on qualified real property investments shall be subject to verification procedures in accordance with rules promulgated by DSHA on forms supplied by DSHA and in accordance with dates specified by DSHA. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;
22 DE Code § 1924. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 22 - Municipalities|Chapter 19. The Downtown Development Districts Act|Subchapter II. Downtown Development District Grants|§ 1924. Administration.

§ 1924. Administration. (a) DSHA shall have the primary responsibility for administering the DDD Grant program. In connection therewith, DHSA's powers and duties shall include but not be limited to the following:  (1) Adopting such rules and procedures as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this chapter; (2) Administering, enforcing, and interpreting such rules and procedures; (3) Allocating grant funds in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and (4) Monitoring the implementation and operation of this subchapter. (b) Beginning no later than December 31, 2015, DSHA shall issue an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly evaluating the effectiveness of the grant program established hereunder. (c) DSHA may delegate to, and receive assistance from, other entities including the Office, the Division of Small Business and other state agencies in carrying out its responsibilities hereunder. 79 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 56;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 21;
23 DE Code § 100. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 100. Objectives.

§ 100. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Pilot Commissioners, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public (especially those persons who are direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter) from unsafe practices. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of pilot competency, and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. 64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;
23 DE Code § 101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 101. Appointment; qualifications; term; vacancies; meetings; officers; oath of office; quorum.

§ 101. Appointment; qualifications; term; vacancies; meetings; officers; oath of office; quorum. (a) The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the State shall consist of 7 members, residents of the State, appointed by the Governor, for a term of 5 years, composed as follows: 3 state-licensed pilots and 4 other members, at least 2 of whom shall be public members and at least 1 of whom shall be a shipping industry representative. No public member shall be a former pilot, related to a pilot by blood or affinity, nor ever have been employed by any pilot association or individual pilot. No shipping industry representative shall be a former pilot. The Board shall consist of the members presently serving unexpired terms on the Board as it existed prior to January 1, 1993, together with those members necessary to bring the total number of members up to 7. Upon the expiration of the terms of office of those presently serving, the Governor shall appoint new members until such time as the Board is composed of members meeting the requirements of this subsection. No member shall serve more than 2 complete consecutive terms. (b) Any vacancy in the Board occurring for any cause other than expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the term. (c) The Board shall meet at least once in each quarter of each year and at the call of the President as may be required. (d) The Board shall elect from among its members a President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer who shall hold office for a term of 2 years. No officer may serve more than 2 successive terms in such office. Before entering upon duties, each member shall be duly sworn to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office. (e) Four members of the Board shall be a quorum. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §§  1, 16;  Code 1915, §§  953, 969;  Code 1935, §§  1065, 1081;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  101;  58 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
23 DE Code § 102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 102. Powers and duties.

§ 102. Powers and duties. The Board of Pilot Commissioners shall have authority to:  (1) Formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected, where such notice can reasonably be given; (2) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants, and to process all applications; (3) Designate or prepare a written examination to be taken by persons applying for licensure; (4) Provide for the administration of all examinations, including notice and information to applicants, proctoring and grading; (5) Grant licenses as a pilot in the Delaware River and Bay and its tributaries to all persons who meet the qualifications for licensure; (6) Receive complaints from pilots and from the public concerning the professional conduct of pilots, or concerning practices of the profession; to evaluate such complaints; and to take such action within its powers as the Board deems appropriate; (7) Issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of records; (8) Administer oaths to witnesses; (9) Determine whether or not a pilot shall be the subject of a disciplinary hearing, and if so, to conduct such hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29]; (10) Where it has been determined after a disciplinary hearing, that penalties or sanctions should be imposed, to designate the appropriate sanction or penalty and, after time for appeal has lapsed, impose said sanction or penalty; (11) Maintain complete records relating to meeting minutes, applications, examinations, the administration of the apprenticeship program, rosters, changes and additions to rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and other such matters as the Board shall determine; (12) Create and administer an apprenticeship program which designates minimum educational and experience requirements; (13) Grant an inactive license to:  a. A pilot with health problems documented to the Board's satisfaction; or b. A pilot on terminal leave, i.e., a pilot on approved time-off prior to and in contemplation of retirement. If a pilot seeks to return to active status after being granted an inactive license pursuant to paragraph (13)a. or b. of this section, the Board shall first impose as a condition of return to active status that the pilot undertake a number of refresher trips, to be determined by the Board.16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §§  1, 16;  17 Del. Laws, c. 555, §  1;  Code 1915, §§  953, 969;  Code 1935, §§  1065, 1081;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  102;  64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  3;  65 Del. Laws, c. 229, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §§  3, 4;
23 DE Code § 103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 103. Register.

§ 103. Register. The Department of State may appoint a register, who shall enter, in a book to be provided for that purpose, all applications to and all other proceedings of the Board and shall countersign all warrants for pilots granted by the Board. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  16;  Code 1915, §  969;  Code 1935, §  1081;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  103;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  11;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  17(1);
23 DE Code § 104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 104. Complaint and hearing procedures.

§ 104. Complaint and hearing procedures. (a) Complaints pertaining to the subject matter of this chapter shall be filed and processed in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29. (b) The Board shall conduct hearings in accordance with Chapter 101 of Title 29. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  1;  Code 1915, §  953;  Code 1935, §  1065;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  104;  64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  4;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  5;
23 DE Code § 105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 105. Appeals from Board's decisions.

§ 105. Appeals from Board's decisions. Where the pilot is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the pilot may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the pilot. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence de novo, and the filing of an appeal shall act as a stay of the Board's decision, pending final determination of the pilot's appeal. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  17;  Code 1915, §  970;  Code 1935, §  1082;  45 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  1;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  105;  62 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
23 DE Code § 106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter I. Board of Pilot Commissioners|§ 106. Expenses of Board; renewal license fee.

§ 106. Expenses of Board; renewal license fee. To provide a fund for the payment of necessary expenses of the Board in the performance of its duties, each pilot licensed by this chapter shall, upon every renewal of the pilot's license, pay to the Division of Professional Regulation a renewal fee, not to exceed $250, to be determined by the Secretary of State. 64 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  6;  64 Del. Laws, c. 360, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  17(1);
23 DE Code § 111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter II. Licenses|§ 111. License requirements; examinations; fee.

§ 111. License requirements; examinations; fee. Any person desiring to engage in the occupation of a pilot in the Bay and Delaware River shall apply in person to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for a license to entitle that person to follow that occupation. At least 4 members of the Board shall examine every person applying for a license as to fitness in all respects to perform the duties of a pilot and shall grant licenses to all such as they deem qualified according to their respective abilities. Each applicant under this section shall pay to the Division of Professional Regulation a fee, not to exceed $250, to be determined by the Secretary of State. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  2;  Code 1915, §  954;  Code 1935, §  1066;  45 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  1;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  111;  62 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  2;  64 Del. Laws, c. 360, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  17(1);
23 DE Code § 112. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter II. Licenses|§ 112. Classes of licenses.

§ 112. Classes of licenses. Six classes of licenses shall be granted:  (1) First class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels of any practical draft of water; (2) Second class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 45 feet of water or under; (3) Third class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 40 feet of water or under; (4) Fourth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 35 feet of water or under; (5) Fifth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 32 feet of water or under; and (6) Sixth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 27 feet of water or under.16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  2;  26 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  1;  Code 1915, §  954;  Code 1935, §  1066;  45 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  1;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  112;  50 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 360, §§  3-5;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  8;  72 Del. Laws, c. 87, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  1;
23 DE Code § 113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 23 - Navigation and Waters|Chapter 1. Pilots|Subchapter II. Licenses|§ 113. Qualifications for licenses; limitation on numbers of pilots; maximum age of licensees; neglect of duties.

§ 113. Qualifications for licenses; limitation on numbers of pilots; maximum age of licensees; neglect of duties. (a) No license of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth class shall be granted to any person unless that person has heretofore held or does now hold such license under the laws of this State or shall have served an apprenticeship as specified herein and by the Board, nor shall any license be granted until the person applying shall have arrived at the age of 21 years, nor shall any license be granted to any person until the number of pilots licensed under the laws of this State, excluding those pilots holding inactive licenses issued per § 102(13) of this title, shall have been reduced to less than 42, and thereafter such number shall not be exceeded. The whole number of licensed pilots, excluding those pilots holding inactive licenses issued per § 102(13) of this title, shall not exceed 42 at any 1 time. (b) No person shall be entitled to a license of the first class until that person has served for at least 1 year in each of the lower classes. (c) Any license issued under this chapter shall become void when the licensee reaches the age of 70 years, and shall not be renewed. (d) Except as allowed by the Board or its rules, no pilot shall be entitled to a renewal of a license if the person fails to pilot at least 52 vessels over the route during the 1 year term of the license. (e) Any pilot who fails to exercise the pilot's profession for any consecutive 90-day period is forbidden from piloting vessels. Such pilot may resume piloting vessels only upon certification to the Board that the pilot has made such refresher trips over the route as shall be deemed necessary by the Board to assure that the pilot is fully familiar with conditions along the route. Refresher trips shall be made in the company of a first class pilot. (f) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply to any person who holds a valid first or second class state license as of April 8, 1993. 16 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  3;  17 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  3;  17 Del. Laws, c. 554, §  1;  18 Del. Laws, c. 619, §  1;  21 Del. Laws, c. 271, §  1;  26 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  2;  Code 1915, §  955;  Code 1935, §  1067;  23 Del. C. 1953, §  113;  57 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 511, §  48;  61 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  64 Del. Laws, c. 360, §  13;  69 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  9;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 87, §  2;