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2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 4. UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL ACT › § 409. Standards.

§ 409. Standards.
In implementing this chapter, an official publisher of legal material in an electronic record shall consider:
(1) Standards and practices of other jurisdictions;
(2) The most recent standards regarding authentication of, preservation and security of, and public access to, legal material in an electronic record and other electronic records, as promulgated by national standard-setting bodies;
(3) The needs of users of legal material in an electronic record;
(4) The views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons; and
(5) To the extent practicable, the use of methods and technologies for the authentication of, preservation and security of, and public access to, legal material that are compatible with the methods and technologies used by other official publishers in this State and in other states that have adopted a law substantially similar to this chapter.
79 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 4. UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL ACT › § 410. Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 410. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
79 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 4. UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL ACT › § 411. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

§ 411. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the “Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act,” 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b).
79 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 5. LEGAL HOLIDAYS › § 501. Designation

§ 501. Designation
(a) The following days shall be legal holidays in this State:
(1) January 1, known as New Year's Day.
(2) The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
(3) Good Friday.
(4) June 19, known as Juneteenth.
(5) July 4, known as Independence Day.
(6) The first Monday in September, known as Labor Day.
(7) November 11, known as Veterans Day.
(8) The fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day.
(9) The Friday following Thanksgiving Day.
(10) December 25, known as Christmas.
(11) Saturdays.
(12) The day of the General Election as it biennially occurs; and
(13) In Sussex County, Return Day, the second day after the General Election, after 12:
00 Noon.
(b) If any of the legal holidays fall on Sunday, the Monday following shall be a legal holiday. If any of the legal holidays other than Saturday fall on Saturday, the Friday preceding shall be a legal holiday.
(c) The last Monday in May shall be the legal holiday, known as Memorial Day, in the State.
(d) Veterans Day shall be a legal holiday for all public school students and the employees of public districts and charter schools. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a legal holiday. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be a legal holiday.
(e) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall promulgate policies and procedures to implement 2 floating holidays.
11 Del. Laws, c. 195;  12 Del. Laws, c. 14;  15 Del. Laws, c. 192;  18 Del. Laws, c. 697;  19 Del. Laws, c. 694;  20 Del. Laws, cc. 67, 511;  22 Del. Laws, cc. 164, 165, 391;  26 Del. Laws, c. 182;  Code 1915, §§  2841, 2841A to 2841D;  28 Del. Laws, c. 214;  30 Del. Laws, c. 193;  34 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  1;  34 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  1;  36 Del. Laws, c. 247;  37 Del. Laws, c. 233, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 207;  Code 1935, §  3321;  43 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  1;  43 Del. Laws, c. 203, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 143, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 247, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  1 Del. C. 1953, §  501;  52 Del. Laws, c. 83;  53 Del. Laws, c. 23, §  1;  54 Del. Laws, c. 308;  55 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 14;  59 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 634, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 330, §§  1, 2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 19, §§  1, 2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  1, 2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 319, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 113, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  56;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  28;  83 Del. Laws, c. 37, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 5. LEGAL HOLIDAYS › § 502. Validity of acts, transactions, legal procedures, etc.

§ 502. Validity of acts, transactions, legal procedures, etc.
No contract made, instrument executed, or act done on any of the legal holidays designated in § 501 of this title shall be thereby rendered invalid, and nothing in that section shall be construed to prevent or invalidate the entry, issuance, service or execution of any writ, summons, confession, judgment, order or decree, or other legal process whatever, or the proceedings of any court or judge or board of canvass on any of such holidays.
1 Del. C. 1953, §  502;  55 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  2;  55 Del. Laws, c. 53;  65 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 601. Arbor Day.

§ 601. Arbor Day.
The following day shall be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies:
The last Friday in April, known as Arbor Day.
1 Del. C. 1953, §  601;  53 Del. Laws, c. 23.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 602. Delaware Day.

§ 602. Delaware Day.
The Department of State shall stage suitable and proper celebrations in each county of this State on the 7th day of December of each year commemorating the ratification of the federal constitution by this State.
42 Del. Laws, c. 203, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3702;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  3B;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 604. Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

§ 604. Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
The following day shall be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies:
The third Saturday of June, known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
72 Del. Laws, c. 269, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 606. Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

§ 606. Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
The following month shall be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies:
the month of May, known as “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.”
77 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 607. Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

§ 607. Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
The following day shall be commemorated annually in this State by appropriate ceremonies:
the Friday before Mother's Day, known as “Military Spouse Appreciation Day.”
77 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 608. Vietnam Veterans Day.

§ 608. Vietnam Veterans Day.
March 30 shall be known as Vietnam Veterans Day and shall be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies to honor those members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam or in the Vietnam area of operation.
77 Del. Laws, c. 475, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 6. SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL MONTHS › § 609. Disability History and Awareness Month.

§ 609. Disability History and Awareness Month.
The following month shall be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies:
the month of October, known as “Disability History and Awareness Month”. In commemorating such month, public schools are encouraged to informally offer instruction and events highlighting disability history and awareness during October of each year which may include offering guest speakers, supplementing existing lesson plans, holding assemblies, and sponsoring essay or art projects.
78 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 7. AGE OF MAJORITY › § 701. Age of majority.

§ 701. Age of majority.
A person of the age of 18 years or older on June 16, 1972, and any person who attains the age of 18 years thereafter, shall be deemed to be of full legal age for all purposes whatsoever and shall have the same duties, liabilities, responsibilities, rights and legal capacity as persons heretofore acquired at 21 years of age unless otherwise provided.
1 Del. C. 1953, §  701;  58 Del. Laws, c. 439, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 8. Standard Time [Effective upon meeting the contingency in 82 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 5] › § 801. Standard time [Effective upon meeting the contingency in 82 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 5].

§ 801. Standard time [Effective upon meeting the contingency in 82 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 5].
The standard time for this State is the time determined by 15 U.S.C. §§  260 through 267, however, this State is exempt from 15 U.S.C. § 260a (regarding the advancement of time) and instead observes the standard time during the period under 15 U.S.C. § 260a.
82 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 101. Purpose of chapter.

§ 101. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by providing for the protection and promotion of safety in aeronautics; by cooperating in effecting a uniformity of the laws relating to the development and regulation of aeronautics in the several states; by granting to a state agency such powers and imposing upon it such duties that the State may properly perform its functions relative to aeronautics and effectively exercise its jurisdiction over persons and property within such jurisdiction, may assist in the promotion of a statewide system of airports, may cooperate with and assist the political subdivisions of this State and others engaged in aeronautics, and may encourage and develop aeronautics; by establishing uniform regulations, consistent with federal regulations and those of other states, in order that those engaged in aeronautics of every character may so engage with the least possible restriction, consistent with the safety and the rights of others; and by providing for cooperation with the federal authorities in the development of a national system of civil aviation and for coordination of the aeronautical activities of those authorities and the authorities of this State by assisting in accomplishing the purposes of federal legislation and eliminating costly and unnecessary duplication of functions properly in the province of federal agencies.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  101;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 103. Delaware Aviation Advisory Council.

§ 103. Delaware Aviation Advisory Council.
In accordance with the intent and purpose of this chapter, as set forth therein, the Department is authorized to appoint and select members of a Delaware Aviation Advisory Council (DAAC), to assist the Department in furthering and promoting the interests of aviation in Delaware, as defined by Part I of this title. The Delaware Aviation Advisory Council shall serve in an advisory capacity and in that role shall have such power and authority as may be granted by the Secretary to recommend measures consistent with the intent and purposes set forth in this chapter. Such measures may include but are not limited to:
supporting the Department in the planning and implementation of aviation system enhancements; supporting and promoting aviation education; recommending new or improvements to existing locations, facilities, programs, projects, equipment; and recommending other related activities to support and improve aviation. The Delaware Aviation Advisory Council shall consist of 9 members, which shall include at the least 1 representative from each of the following:
(1) A Fixed Base Operator (FBO);
(2) The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA);
(3) An aviation education representative;
(4) A representative from corporate aviation;
(5) One representative each from New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties; and
(6) Two at large members selected by the Secretary.
74 Del. Laws, c. 201, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 131. General powers and duties.

§ 131. General powers and duties.
The Department shall have general supervision over aeronautics within this State. It shall encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in this State and encourage the establishment of airports and other air navigation facilities.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(1);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  131;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 132. Coordination of aeronautics matters and activities with and between the federal government, political subdivisions and others.

§ 132. Coordination of aeronautics matters and activities with and between the federal government, political subdivisions and others.
The Department shall cooperate with and assist the federal government, the political subdivisions of this State and others engaged in aeronautics or the promotion of aeronautics, and shall seek to coordinate the aeronautical activities of these bodies. To this end, the Department may confer with or hold joint hearings with any federal aeronautical agency in connection with any matter arising under this chapter or relating to the sound development of aeronautics, and may avail itself of the cooperation, services, records and facilities of such federal agencies, as fully as may be practicable, in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. It shall reciprocate by furnishing to the federal agencies its cooperation, services, records and facilities, insofar as may be practicable.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(2);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  132;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 133. Reports to federal agencies; preservation of aircraft involved in accidents.

§ 133. Reports to federal agencies; preservation of aircraft involved in accidents.
The Federal Aviation Administration has primary responsibility for investigating aircraft accidents. Initial reports of accidents may be directed by state and/or local police agencies that report such aeronautical accident information to the Department through the Office of Aeronautics. The Office of Aeronautics shall report to the appropriate federal agency all aeronautical accidents of which it is informed and shall cooperate with and assist federal agencies in the conduct of any investigation. Police agencies involved in any accident investigation shall preserve, protect and prevent removal of component parts of any aircraft involved in an accident until the investigating agency or Office of Aeronautics gives clearance for removal of the wreckage.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(2);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  133;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 134. Rules, regulations, and standards.

§ 134. Rules, regulations, and standards.
(a) The Department may perform such acts, issue and amend such orders, and make, promulgate, and amend such reasonable general or special rules, regulations, and procedure, and establish such minimum standards, consistent with this chapter, as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to perform its duties hereunder; all commensurate with and for the purpose of protecting and insuring the general public interest and safety, the safety of persons receiving instruction concerning, or operating, using or traveling in aircraft, and of persons and property on land or water, and to develop and promote aeronautics in this State.
(b) No rule or regulation of the Department shall apply to airports or other air navigation facilities owned or controlled by the federal government within this State.
(c) Rules, regulations and standards for aeronautics are published by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. These regulations, as amended from time to time, have nationwide jurisdiction and shall govern all aeronautics in this State, except where the laws of this State provide additional protection.
(d) The Department shall keep on file with the Secretary of State, and at the principal office of the Department, a copy of all its rules and regulations, for public inspection.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §§  6(3)-(5);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  134;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 135. State airways system.

§ 135. State airways system.
The Department may designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a state airways system which will best serve the interests of the State. It may chart such airways system and arrange for publication and distribution of such maps and charts and notices and bulletins relating to such airways as may be required in the public interest. The system shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with the federal airways system. It may include all types of air navigation facilities, whether publicly or privately owned, if such facilities conform to federal safety standards.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(6);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  135;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 136. Technical services to public use airports and political subdivisions.

§ 136. Technical services to public use airports and political subdivisions.
The Department may, insofar as is reasonably possible, offer its technical services and advice to any political subdivision or public use airport desiring those services in connection with the actual or proposed construction, maintenance or operation of an airport.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(7);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  136;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 137. Legislation; representation of State before federal agencies.

§ 137. Legislation; representation of State before federal agencies.
The Department may draft and recommend necessary legislation to advance the interest of the State in aeronautics and represent the State in aeronautical matters before federal agencies and other state agencies.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(8);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  137;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 138. Participation in litigation or other proceedings.

§ 138. Participation in litigation or other proceedings.
The Department may participate as party plaintiff or defendant, or as intervenor on behalf of the State or any political subdivision or citizen thereof in any controversy having to do with any claimed encroachment by the federal government or any foreign state upon any state or individual rights pertaining to aeronautics.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(9);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  138;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 139. Enforcement of aeronautics laws.

§ 139. Enforcement of aeronautics laws.
The Department, its members and employees, the Secretary of Transportation, and every state, county and municipal officer charged with the enforcement of state and municipal laws shall enforce and assist in the enforcement of this chapter and of all rules and regulations issued under this chapter, and of all other laws of this State relating to aeronautics, and, in the aid of such enforcement, general police powers are conferred upon the Department, each of its members, the Secretary of Transportation, and such of the officers and employees of the Department designated by it to exercise such powers. Further, the Department may, in the name of this State, enforce this chapter and the rules and regulations issued under this chapter by injunction in the courts of this State. Political subdivisions may cooperate with the Department in the development of aeronautics and aeronautics facilities in this State. The Department may use the facilities and services of other agencies of the State to the utmost extent possible, and such agencies shall make available such facilities and services.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(10);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  139;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §§  11D, E;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  25;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 140. Conduct of investigations, inquiries and hearings.

§ 140. Conduct of investigations, inquiries and hearings.
The Department, any member thereof, the Secretary of Transportation, or any officer or employee of the Department designated by it may hold investigations, inquiries and hearings concerning matters covered by the provisions of this chapter and orders, rules and regulations of the Department, and concerning accidents in aeronautics within this State. All hearings so conducted shall be open to the public. The Secretary of Transportation, and every officer or employee of the Department designated by it to hold any inquiry, investigations or hearing may administer oaths and affirmations, certify to all official acts, issue subpoenas and compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books and documents. In case of failure to comply with any subpoena or order issued under authority of this chapter, the Department, or its authorized representative, may invoke the aid of any court of this State of general jurisdiction. The court may thereupon order the witness to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order or to give evidence touching the matter in question. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(11);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  140;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §§  11D-F;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  25;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 141. Reports of investigations.

§ 141. Reports of investigations.
In order to facilitate the making of investigations by the Department, in the interest of public safety and promotion of aeronautics, the public interest requires, and it is, therefore, provided that the reports of investigations or hearings, or any part thereof, shall not be admitted in evidence or used for any purpose in any suit, action or proceeding, growing out of any matter referred to in the investigation, hearing or report thereof, except in case of criminal or other proceedings instituted in behalf of the Department or this State under the provisions of this chapter and other laws of this State relating to aeronautics, nor shall the Secretary of Transportation, or any officer or employee of the Department be required to testify to any facts ascertained in, or information gained by reason of, such person's official capacity, or be required to testify as an expert witness in any suit, action or proceeding involving any aircraft. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the Department may make available to appropriate federal and state agencies information and material developed in the course of its hearings and investigations.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(12);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  141;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §§  11D, E, G;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  25;  84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 142. Financial assistance to political subdivisions, public use airports and education programs.

§ 142. Financial assistance to political subdivisions, public use airports and education programs.
The Department may, through the Office of Aeronautics, render assistance in the acquisition, development, operation or maintenance of airports and aviation projects of political subdivisions and public use airports and in the provision of training for formal educational programs from funds generated through fees, taxes and other sources applicable to aeronautics and administered by the Office of Aeronautics.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(13);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  142;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  6;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 143. Authority to contract.

§ 143. Authority to contract.
The Department may enter into any contracts necessary to the execution of the powers granted it by this chapter.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(14);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  143;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 144. Grant of exclusive rights prohibited.

§ 144. Grant of exclusive rights prohibited.
The Department shall grant no exclusive right for the use of any airway, airport, restricted landing area, or other air navigation facility under its jurisdiction. This section shall not prevent the making of leases in accordance with other provisions of this chapter.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  6(15);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  144;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 145. Cooperation with federal government.

§ 145. Cooperation with federal government.
The Department may cooperate with the government of the United States, and any agency or department thereof, in the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of airports and other air navigation facilities in this State, and may comply with the provisions of the laws of the United States and any regulations made thereunder for the expenditure of federal moneys upon such airports and other navigation facilities.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  7(1);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  145;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 146. Receipt of federal moneys for airports.

§ 146. Receipt of federal moneys for airports.
The Department may accept, receive, and receipt for federal moneys and other moneys, either public or private, for and in behalf of this State, or any political subdivision, for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of airports and other air navigation facilities, whether such work is to be done by the State or by such political subdivisions, or jointly, aided by grants of aid from the United States, upon terms and conditions prescribed by the laws of the United States and any rules or regulations made thereunder. The Department may act as agent of any political subdivision upon the request of such political subdivision, in accepting, receiving, and receipting for such moneys in its behalf for airports or other air navigation facility purposes, and in contracting for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of airports or other air navigation facilities, financed either in whole or in part by federal moneys. The governing body of any such political subdivision may designate the Department as its agent for such purposes and enter into an agreement with it prescribing the terms and conditions of such agency in accordance with federal laws, rules, and regulations and with this chapter. All moneys so paid over by the United States government shall be retained by the State or paid over to the political subdivision under terms and conditions imposed by the United States government in making such grants.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  7(2);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  146;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 147. Disposition of federal moneys for airports.

§ 147. Disposition of federal moneys for airports.
All moneys accepted for disbursement by the Department under § 146 of this title shall be deposited in the State Treasury, and, unless otherwise prescribed by the authority from which the money is received, kept in separate funds, designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available, and held by the State in trust for such purposes. All such moneys are appropriated for the purposes for which the same were made available, to be expended in accordance with federal laws and regulations and with this chapter. The Department may, whether acting for this State or as the agent of any political subdivision, or when requested by the United States government or any agency or department thereof, disburse such moneys for the designated purposes, but this shall not preclude any other authorized method of disbursement.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  7(4);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  147;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter II. Department of Transportation; Powers and Duties › § 148. Contracts for air navigation facilities.

§ 148. Contracts for air navigation facilities.
All contracts for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of airports, or other air navigation facilities made by the Department, either as the agent of this State or as the agent of any political subdivision, shall be made under the laws of this State governing the making of like contracts. Where the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of any airport, landing strip, or other air navigation facility is financed wholly or partially with federal moneys, the Department, as agent of the State or of any municipality thereof, may let contracts in the manner prescribed by the federal authorities, acting under the laws of the United States, and any rules or regulations made thereunder, notwithstanding any other state law to the contrary.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  7(3);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  148;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 161. Declaration of policy.

§ 161. Declaration of policy.
(a) The Federal Aviation Regulations (promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to Part A of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended) prescribe uniform rules and regulations pertaining to aviation. These regulations, as may be amended, are hereby adopted as the aeronautics regulations of the State. They shall be augmented and supplemented as necessary to regulate matters peculiar to this State.
(b) When authorized by the General Assembly, the Department of Transportation shall procure and operate transport-type aircraft to satisfy the needs of the State. Other state agencies may own and operate specialized light planes and helicopters required for special needs such as police work.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(1);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  161;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 162. Airports, landing areas and other air navigation facilities.

§ 162. Airports, landing areas and other air navigation facilities.
The Department, through the Office of Aeronautics, may approve and license airports and helicopter landing sites or other air navigation facilities in accordance with regulations it adopts pertaining to such approval and licensure. Licenses granted under this section shall be renewed annually in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration sponsored airport survey program.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(1);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  164;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  8;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 163. Refusal and revocation of license; registration or approval.

§ 163. Refusal and revocation of license; registration or approval.
The Department, through the Office of Aeronautics, may suspend or revoke any certificate of approval or license issued by it when it determines that an airport, restricted landing area or other navigation facility is not being maintained or used in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations lawfully promulgated by it pursuant thereto.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(1), (10);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  165;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  8;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 170. Operation of airport, landing area, etc. without license; approval of site required before acquisition.

§ 170. Operation of airport, landing area, etc. without license; approval of site required before acquisition.
(a) All proposed airports, restricted landing areas, and other air navigation facilities shall be first licensed by the Department before they, or any of them, shall be used or operated.
(b) Any political subdivision or person acquiring property for the purpose of constructing or establishing an airport or restricted landing area shall, prior to the acquisition, make application to the Department for a certificate of approval of the site selected and the general purpose or purposes for which the property is to be acquired, to insure that the property and its use shall conform to minimum standards of safety and shall serve public interest.
(c) No political subdivision or officer or employer thereof, or person, shall operate an airport, restricted landing area, or other air navigation facility unless an annual license therefor has been issued by the Department.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(6);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  170;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 171. Hearings for approval of airport sites or for licensing airports.

§ 171. Hearings for approval of airport sites or for licensing airports.
Whenever the Department makes an order granting or denying a certificate of approval of an airport or a restricted landing area site, or an original license to use or operate an airport, restricted landing area or other air navigation facility, and the applicant or any interested political subdivision, within 15 days after notice of such order has been sent to the applicant by registered mail, demands a public hearing, or whenever the Department desires to hold a public hearing before making an order, such a public hearing in relation thereto shall be held in the political subdivision applying for the certificate of approval or license, or in case the application was made by anyone other than a political subdivision, at the county seat of the county in which the proposed airport, restricted landing area or other air navigation facility is proposed to be situated, at which hearing parties in interest and other persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be published, at least twice, by the Department in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the hearing is to be held, the first publication to be at least 15 days prior to the date of hearing. After a proper and timely demand has been made the order shall be stayed until after the hearing, when the Department may affirm, modify or reverse it, or make a new order. If no hearing is demanded as herein provided, the order shall become effective upon the expiration of the time permitted for making a demand. Where a certificate of approval of an airport or restricted landing area site has been issued by the Department, it may grant a license for operation and use, and no hearing shall be demanded thereon.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(7);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  171;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 172. Standards for approving airport sites and licensing airports.

§ 172. Standards for approving airport sites and licensing airports.
In determining whether it shall issue a certificate of approval of a site or license for the use or operation of any proposed airport or restricted landing area, the Department shall take into consideration its proposed location, size and layout, the relationship of the proposed airport or restricted landing area to a comprehensive plan for statewide and nationwide development, whether there are safe areas available for expansion purposes, whether the adjoining area is free from obstructions based on a proper glide ratio, the nature of the terrain, the nature of the uses to which the proposed airport or restricted landing area will be put, and the possibilities for future development.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(8);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  172;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 173. Exceptions from approval and licensing requirements.

§ 173. Exceptions from approval and licensing requirements.
Sections 170 through 172 inclusive of this title shall not apply to restricted landing areas designed for personal use or to any airport, restricted landing area or other air navigation facility owned or operated by the federal government within this State.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  9(9), (11);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  173;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 174. Orders of Department refusing or revoking license, registration or approval.

§ 174. Orders of Department refusing or revoking license, registration or approval.
In any case where the Department refuses to issue a certificate of approval of or license or renewal of license for an airport, restricted landing area or other air navigation facility, or refuses to permit the registration of any license, certificate or permit, or refuses to grant a license to an air school or to an aeronautics instructor in ground subjects, or in any case where it issues any order requiring certain things to be done, or revoking any license or certificate, it shall set forth its reasons therefor and shall state the requirements to be met before such approval will be given, registration permitted, license granted or order modified or changed. Any order made by the Department under this chapter shall be served upon the interested persons by registered mail or in person. To carry out this chapter the Department, any member thereof, the Secretary of Transportation or officers or employees of the Department and any officers, state or municipal, charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter may inspect and examine at reasonable hours any premises, and the buildings and other structures thereon, where airports, restricted landing areas, air schools, flying clubs or other air navigation facilities or aeronautical activities are operated or carried on.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  10(1);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  174;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §§  11D, E;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  25;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter III. Registration and Licenses › § 175. Review of Department's action.

§ 175. Review of Department's action.
Any person aggrieved by an order of the Department, or by the granting or denial of any license, certificate, or registration may have the action of the Department reviewed by the Superior Court in the manner provided for the review of the orders of other administrative bodies of the State, and the rules of law applicable to such reviews shall apply.
Code 1935, c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  10(2);  2 Del. C. 1953, §  175;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  11D;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter IV. Penalties › § 181. Penalties.

§ 181. Penalties.
Whoever violates this chapter or any of the rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
Code 1935 c. 167;  45 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  13;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  181;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 1. REGULATION › Subchapter V. Flight Instruction/Aircraft Rental › § 191. Insurance notice.

§ 191. Insurance notice.
All contracts for flight instruction and/or the rental or leasing of aircraft in the State shall contain a written statement notifying the student, renter, lessee or bailee of the extent of insurance coverage applicable to the lessor and lessee. The student, renter, lessee or bailee shall sign such statement to signify that he/she is aware of the extent of such insurance coverage.
70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 301. Definitions.

§ 301. Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1) “Airperson” includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight.
(2) “Aircraft” includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. However, a hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; but while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft.
(3) “Laser pointer” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item or object.
(4) “Passenger” includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  1;  Code 1935, §  5776;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  301;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  13;  80 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 302. Sovereignty in space.

§ 302. Sovereignty in space.
Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in the State, except where granted to and assumed by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this State.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  2;  Code 1935, §  5777;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  302;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 303. Ownership of space.

§ 303. Ownership of space.
The ownership of space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in § 304 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  3;  Code 1935, §  5778;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  303;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.

§ 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath.
No person shall land an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without the owner's consent, except in the case of a forced landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the airperson shall be liable, as provided in § 305 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;  Code 1935, §  5779;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  304;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  13;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 305. Damage on land; liability.

§ 305. Damage on land; liability.
The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injuries to persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping or falling of any object therefrom, whether such owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the person injured, or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the time of the injury to person or property, both owner and lessee shall be liable, and they may be sued jointly, or either or both of them may be sued separately. An airman who is not the owner or lessee shall be liable only for the consequences of the airman's own negligence. The injured person, or owner or bailee of the injured property, shall have a lien on the aircraft causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or objects falling from it.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  5;  Code 1935, §  5780;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  305;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.

§ 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.
The liability of the owner of 1 aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to airpersons or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  6;  Code 1935, §  5781;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  306;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  14;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.

§ 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.
All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airperson or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime or other wrong by or against the owner of such aircraft, shall be determined by the laws of this State.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  7;  Code 1935, §  5782;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  307;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  13;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 2 - Transportation › Chapter 3. UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICS LAW › § 308. Contracts in flight.

§ 308. Contracts in flight.
All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this State shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  8;  Code 1935, §  5783;  2 Del. C. 1953, §  308;