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2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1901. Bills and joint resolutions which appropriate or mandate or contemplate a subsequent appropriation.

§ 1901. Bills and joint resolutions which appropriate or mandate or contemplate a subsequent appropriation.
(a) Any bill or joint resolution in either House of the General Assembly which authorizes expenditures not previously authorized within the annual budget for the fiscal year in which the expenditure is to be incurred or which because of the provisions of the bill or joint resolution would authorize expenditures not specifically provided for in the bill or joint resolution shall include a 3-year fiscal projection. The 3-year fiscal projection shall be attached by the sponsor prior to its initial committee consideration in the House of origin.
(b) Any bill or joint resolution in either House of the General Assembly which relates to any public pension or retirement plan applicable to any person including, but not limited to, any public employee, officer or appointee of the State that would authorize or necessarily involve expenditures not authorized within the annual budget for the fiscal year in which the expenditure is to be incurred or which, because of the provisions of the bill or joint resolution, would authorize or necessarily involve expenditures not specifically provided for in the bill or joint resolution, shall include a fiscal projection reflecting the estimated actuarial long-term cost of the proposed bill or resolution whether or not such pension or retirement plan is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The long-term fiscal projection shall be attached by the sponsor prior to its initial committee consideration in the House of origin.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1901;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1902. Contents of fiscal projection.

§ 1902. Contents of fiscal projection.
The 3-year projection shall be a statement describing, as accurately as can reasonably be ascertained, all requirements, obligations assumed by the State and other consequences of the bill or joint resolution having a fiscal impact on the State for each of the 3 fiscal years following the effective date of the bill or joint resolution. Such fiscal projection shall, where applicable, include full cost data including, but not limited to, salaries, operating costs, other employment costs (fringe benefits), capital outlay and debt service. Fiscal projections required in this chapter shall be prepared on forms prescribed by the Controller General. If the fiscal projection is not prepared by the Controller General, it shall contain a statement by the Controller General that the Controller General concurs in the sponsor's projection of the fiscal impact of the bill or joint resolution as set forth in the fiscal projection or that the Controller General finds contrary or additional fiscal data which should be included in the fiscal projection. The Controller General shall point out particular ways in which the bill or joint resolution may escalate costs or reduce revenue to the State. The fiscal projection must also state how the estimates were calculated and from what facts or assumptions. In the case of a bill or joint resolution authorizing expenditures or relating to pension or retirement plan as defined by § 1901(b) of this title, such projection shall, in addition to the other requirements of this section, state the estimated actuarial long-term cost of the proposed bill or joint resolution as obtained by the Controller General from the Board of Pension Trustees or other qualified actuarial source. All fiscal projections shall be reviewed or prepared by the Controller General and the same shall be reported to the sponsor in writing.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1902;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1903. Fiscal projection when revenue reduced.

§ 1903. Fiscal projection when revenue reduced.
Any bill or joint resolution which would have the effect of reducing state revenue must have a 1-year projection attached thereto, which projection shall describe, as accurately as can reasonably be ascertained, the loss of revenue to the State for the first full fiscal year after the effective date of the legislation and the rationale used in determining such fiscal impact. The Controller General's responsibility herein shall be the same as in § 1902 of this title.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1903;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1904. Revision of fiscal projection.

§ 1904. Revision of fiscal projection.
The Controller General shall revise the fiscal projection with each successive state of the legislative process in which any amendment or substitute bill is introduced which changes the fiscal effect of the bill or joint resolution. Such revised fiscal projections must be included with each such amendment or substitute bill at the time of introduction. Fiscal projections previously attached to the bill or joint resolution shall remain with the bill or joint resolution and shall not be removed.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1904;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1905. Federal matching funds.

§ 1905. Federal matching funds.
Any bill or joint resolution which provides for the expenditure of state funds not authorized in the annual budget bill for the fiscal year in which the expenditure is to be incurred, in order to qualify for or otherwise receive federal funds, shall include a 3-year fiscal projection. The fiscal projection shall describe, as accurately as can reasonably be ascertained, the total anticipated expenditures of such program or agency, the total amount to be expended or committed by the federal government for each of the 3 fiscal years, the total amount to be expended by the State for each of the 3 fiscal years and when the federal funding is likely to be concluded.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1905;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1906. Local school district funds.

§ 1906. Local school district funds.
Any bill or resolution in either House of the General Assembly which provides for or requires the expenditure of any local school district current expense funds shall include a 3-year fiscal projection. The 3-year fiscal projection shall be attached by the sponsor prior to its initial committee consideration in the House of origin.
63 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1907. Effect on legislative analysis.

§ 1907. Effect on legislative analysis.
No provision of this chapter shall be deemed to prevent or limit the preparation of any analysis of any bill or joint resolution by the staff of the Legislative Council or by attorneys of the Senate or House of Representatives when such analysis is requested by a member of the General Assembly.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1906;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 19. FISCAL PROJECTIONS › § 1908. Waiver by majority.

§ 1908. Waiver by majority.
Each House may waive the requirements of this chapter as to any specific legislation pending before such House by a vote of the majority of all members elected to such House.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  1907;  59 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2101. Salary.

§ 2101. Salary.
The annual salary of the Governor shall be $107,000, commencing with the day of inauguration.
Code 1852, §  466;  21 Del. Laws, c. 51;  23 Del. Laws, c. 61;  Code 1915, §  389;  34 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  1;  Code 1935, §§  363, 373A;  47 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2101;  51 Del. Laws, c. 1;  54 Del. Laws, c. 376;  56 Del. Laws, c. 411, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 351, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 1, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2102. Request for judicial opinions.

§ 2102. Request for judicial opinions.
The Governor may, whenever the Governor requires it for public information or to enable the Governor to discharge the duties of office with fidelity, request the members of the Supreme Court to give their opinions in writing touching the proper construction of any provision in the Constitution of this State or of the United States or the constitutionality of any law enacted by the General Assembly of this State.
Code 1852, §  482;  Code 1915, §  402;  Code 1935, §  374;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2102;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2103. Suspension of execution of death sentence.

§ 2103. Suspension of execution of death sentence.
The Governor, in every act suspending the execution of a sentence of death, shall appoint a day for doing such execution, and specify 2 hours between which it shall be done.
Code 1852, §  483;  Code 1915, §  403;  Code 1935, §  375;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2103;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2104. Review of National Guard.

§ 2104. Review of National Guard.
The Governor may review the volunteer forces or the National Guard of the State at the Governor's pleasure.
Code 1852, §  485;  Code 1915, §  405;  Code 1935, §  376;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2104;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2105. Rewards for arrest and conviction.

§ 2105. Rewards for arrest and conviction.
The Governor may, whenever there are reasonable grounds for the belief that the laws of this State have been violated and it is necessary for the purpose of securing the arrest of the persons offending that a reward should be offered for the arrest and conviction of such persons, issue a proclamation offering such reward as in the opinion of the Governor and the Attorney General is proper for such arrest and conviction. Upon the arrest and conviction, the amount so offered shall be paid upon a warrant drawn by the Governor on the State Treasurer in favor of the persons, certified by the Attorney General to be entitled thereto, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. The reward shall not exceed the sum of $250 in cases of felonies not capital and shall not exceed the sum of $2,000 in capital felonies. No reward shall be paid to any officer who arrests such person in the regular discharge of the officer's duty by virtue of process in the officer's hands to be executed nor to any person who has arrested the offender previous to the publication of the reward.
15 Del. Laws, c. 345;  20 Del. Laws, c. 598;  26 Del. Laws, c. 280;  Code 1915, §  406;  Code 1935, §  377;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2105;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2106. Use of signature stamp.

§ 2106. Use of signature stamp.
In the preparation of marriage licenses and other licenses, the Governor may stamp the same with an autograph signature stamp.
22 Del. Laws, c. 272, §  1;  Code 1915, §§  273, 427A;  28 Del. Laws, c. 40;  Code 1935, §§  245, 385;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2106;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2107. Mother's Day proclamation.

§ 2107. Mother's Day proclamation.
The Governor may issue annually a proclamation calling upon the state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings and the people of the State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business and other suitable places on the second Sunday in May, known as Mother's Day, founded by Anna Jarvis, as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our State and the women serving it and as an inspiration for better homes and closer ties between them and the State.
31 Del. Laws, c. 73;  Code 1935, §  380;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2107;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2108. Arbor and Bird Day proclamation.

§ 2108. Arbor and Bird Day proclamation.
The Governor may set apart each year by proclamation 1 day to be designated as Arbor and Bird Day and may request its observance by all public schools, private schools, colleges and other institutions by the planting of trees and the adornment of the school and public grounds and by suitable exercises, having for their object the advancement of the study of arbor culture and promotion of the spirit of protection to birds and trees and the cultivation of an appreciative sentiment concerning them.
22 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  8;  Code 1915, §  2420;  Code 1935, §  2895;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2108;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2109. Observance of Delaware Swedish Colonial Day.

§ 2109. Observance of Delaware Swedish Colonial Day.
(a) The Governor shall proclaim March 29 of each year as Delaware Swedish Colonial Day.
(b) The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the government to display the flags of the United States and of the State on all governmental buildings on March 29 of each year to be known as Delaware Swedish Colonial Day and inviting the people of the State to observe Delaware Swedish Colonial Day in schools, churches, patriotic and historical societies and other organizations with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the landing of the Swedes upon the soil of Delaware.
42 Del. Laws, c. 207;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2109;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2110. Observance of American Education Week.

§ 2110. Observance of American Education Week.
The Governor may issue a proclamation calling upon all teachers of schools to arrange special programs during American Education Week and calling upon the people of the entire State to observe it in some fitting manner.
42 Del. Laws, c. 127;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2110;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2111. Observance of Delaware Head Start Week.

§ 2111. Observance of Delaware Head Start Week.
(a) The Governor shall proclaim the last week of the month of March each year as Delaware Head Start Week.
(b) The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation calling upon all administrators, staff and volunteers at all Head Start Programs and Early Childhood Assistance Programs in the State to arrange special programs during and in observance of Delaware Head Start Week and calling upon the people of the entire State to observe it in some fitting manner.
72 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2112. Special powers in case of extreme fire hazard; penalty.

§ 2112. Special powers in case of extreme fire hazard; penalty.
(a) The Governor may, by proclamation, upon the recommendation of the State Forester of the existence of extreme wild fire hazard under conditions of drought or other conditions or situations creating a fire hazard detrimental to the public interest, declare, designate and establish definite areas within which it shall be unlawful, during the period covered by the proclamation, to set fire to or in any manner cause to be set on fire any marsh, woods, cuttings of forest growth, leaves, grass or other material or to kindle a camp fire or have any out-of-door fire. The Governor may also, by proclamation, suspend any open hunting season of wildlife under the above conditions within any designated areas.
(b) Any such proclamation shall be in full force and effect at the expiration of 24 hours after public notice is given in the manner the Governor shall determine and shall remain in full force until rescinded by the Governor.
(c) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100, or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2111;  49 Del. Laws, c. 15;  72 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2113. Father's Day proclamation.

§ 2113. Father's Day proclamation.
The Governor may issue annually a proclamation calling upon state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings, and the people of this State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business and other suitable places, on the third Sunday in June, known as Father's Day, as a public expression of love and reverence for the fathers of our State and as an inspiration for better homes and closer ties between fathers and the State.
70 Del. Laws, c. 352, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2114. Police Officers Appreciation Day.

§ 2114. Police Officers Appreciation Day.
The Governor may issue annually a proclamation calling upon state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings, and the people of this State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business and other suitable places, on the second Wednesday in June, known as Police Officers Appreciation Day, as a public expression of appreciation for those in our State who dedicate their lives to law enforcement.
72 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 21. GOVERNOR › § 2115. Correctional officers and Employees Recognition and Appreciation Week.

§ 2115. Correctional officers and Employees Recognition and Appreciation Week.
The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the first week in May as Correctional Officers and Employees Recognition and Appreciation Week and calling upon State officials to display the United States flag on all State and school buildings, and the people of this State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business and other suitable places as a public expression of recognition and appreciation for those in our State who have dedicated their lives to protecting the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity and who are responsible for the care, custody and dignity of human beings in their charge.
72 Del. Laws, c. 76, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2201. Establishment of Governor-elect Transitional Fund.

§ 2201. Establishment of Governor-elect Transitional Fund.
There is established in the General Fund a fund to be known and designated as the “Governor-elect Transitional Fund.” All moneys in the Governor-elect Transitional Fund are perpetually appropriated and dedicated for the purposes set forth in this chapter.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2201;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2202. Certification of election of Governor.

§ 2202. Certification of election of Governor.
As soon as possible after every general election at which a Governor has been elected, the Commissioner of Elections shall certify to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the State Auditor the fact and results of such election.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2202;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(13);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2203. Facilities to be furnished to Governor-elect.

§ 2203. Facilities to be furnished to Governor-elect.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in cooperation with the Governor shall, upon request of the Governor-elect, furnish the following services and facilities to the Governor-elect from moneys set aside in the Governor-elect Transitional Fund:
(1) Suitable office space, furniture, fixtures and equipment;
(2) Payment of salaries and expenses of staff personnel designated by the Governor-elect;
(3) Payment of travel expenses for the Governor-elect and staff personnel;
(4) Payment of incidental office expenses, including postage, communications and supplies.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2203;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(13);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2204. Time during which available to Governor-elect.

§ 2204. Time during which available to Governor-elect.
The moneys authorized for use of the Governor-elect, as provided in this chapter, shall be available from the date of certification as provided in § 2202 of this title until the Governor-elect officially assumes the office of Governor.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2204;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2205. When Fund not to be used.

§ 2205. When Fund not to be used.
In the case where the Governor-elect is the incumbent Governor, there shall be no expenditures of funds for the provision of facilities to such incumbent pursuant to this chapter.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2205;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 22. GOVERNOR-ELECT TRANSITIONAL FUND › § 2206. Appropriation.

§ 2206. Appropriation.
The sum of $15,000 shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the General Fund and out of funds not otherwise appropriated in any year in which the provisions of this chapter are operative. These funds shall be considered as an automatic appropriation.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2206;  57 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2301. Salary.

§ 2301. Salary.
The Secretary of State shall receive as full compensation for all services a salary of $15,000 per annum.
Code 1852, §  466;  23 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  2;  Code 1915, §  391;  36 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  1;  Code 1935, §§  365, 373A;  45 Del. Laws, c. 76, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2301;  54 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  55 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2303. Assistant to the Secretary of State; appointment; duties.

§ 2303. Assistant to the Secretary of State; appointment; duties.
The Secretary of State may appoint from among the employees of the Secretary's office an Assistant to the Secretary of State who shall perform such duties as directed by law or by the Secretary of State to perform.
Code 1935, §  384B;  47 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  2;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2303;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2304. Keeper of Great Seal and records.

§ 2304. Keeper of Great Seal and records.
The Secretary of State shall be keeper of the Great Seal of the State, and through the Delaware Public Archives of all acts and public resolutions of the General Assembly and of all archival records and public papers belonging to the Executive Department.
Code 1852, §  486;  Code 1915, §  422;  Code 1935, §  381;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2304;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  70;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2305. Seal of office; documents authenticated by Great Seal as evidence.

§ 2305. Seal of office; documents authenticated by Great Seal as evidence.
(a) The Secretary of State shall have a seal of office. All marriage licenses shall be under the Secretary's seal, shall be signed by the Governor and countersigned by the Secretary. Copies of records and other papers of the Secretary's office authenticated by this seal or by the Great Seal shall be evidence.
(b) The Secretary of State may from time to time replace the seal or seals of the Secretary's office. When such replacement is made, the old seal or seals shall be destroyed in the Secretary's presence.
Code 1852, §  488;  Code 1915, §§  226A, 427;  40 Del. Laws, c. 30, §  1;  Code 1935, §  384;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2305;  50 Del. Laws, c. 341, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2306. Use of Great Seal and Privy Seal; restrictions; reproduction of seals and other insignia subject to approval; penalties.

§ 2306. Use of Great Seal and Privy Seal; restrictions; reproduction of seals and other insignia subject to approval; penalties.
(a) The Secretary of State as the keeper of the Great Seal and the Privy Seal shall restrict the use of the Great Seal and the Privy Seal to documents, records, publications and other business transactions of the State.
(b) The seals, coat of arms, state flag, emblems and other insignia of this State may be used, reproduced or published with the written consent of the Secretary of State, provided that use is restricted to educational uses such as encyclopedias, reference books, historical publications or similar uses which do not involve advertising or other means of personal gain or which abrogate the rights of the citizenry of the State.
(c) Whoever violates or fails to comply with this section shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any act enacted prior to April 17, 1961, authorizing the Governor, the State Treasurer and the Secretary of State to act as issuing officers in issuing bonds of this State or in any other law, the Secretary of State may, in executing said bonds on behalf of the State, cause a facsimile of the Great Seal of the State to be engraved or printed thereon and, in any such case, it shall not be necessary to affix to or impress on said bonds the Great Seal of the State.
48 Del. Laws, c. 255, §§  1-3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2306;  53 Del. Laws, c. 22.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2307. Preservation of legislative records.

§ 2307. Preservation of legislative records.
(a) The Delaware Public Archives shall sort, arrange, label and file, according to legislative session, all original bills, resolutions, committee reports and other legislative records, keeping the Senate records separate and distinct from those of the House.
(b) The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House shall, at the end of each session of the General Assembly, deliver to the Delaware Public Archives all the original bills, resolutions, petitions and other legislative records of the session to be labeled and preserved by the Delaware Public Archives.
17 Del. Laws, c. 35, §§  1-2;  Code 1915, §  423;  Code 1935, §  382;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2307;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  68, 69;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2308. Commissions and other instruments under the Great Seal.

§ 2308. Commissions and other instruments under the Great Seal.
The Secretary of State shall make and register commissions and affix the Great Seal to the commissions and to all other instruments and records required to be under the Great Seal or of which it is the proper authentication.
Code 1852, §  487;  Code 1915, §  426;  Code 1935, §  383;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2308;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2309. Certification of records.

§ 2309. Certification of records.
Except when the Great Seal of the State is required to be affixed to a certification of a record, the certification of all records, licenses, registrations, papers or other documents required to be certified by the Secretary of State shall be made under the signature and seal of office of the Secretary of State. The signature may be a printed facsimile, except when the signature of the Secretary is requested or required by law, or when the Great Seal of the State is affixed thereto, or when the document is to be authenticated, in which case the signature may be a printed facsimile when attested by the Assistant to the Secretary of State.
Code 1935, §  384A;  47 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2310;  62 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2310. Preparation, delivery and accounting of marriage licenses.

§ 2310. Preparation, delivery and accounting of marriage licenses.
The Department of Health and Social Services, pursuant to § 113 of Title 13, shall prepare and deliver to the clerks of the peace marriage licenses required by law, duly signed and sealed, and shall keep a correct account of the same. The death of any officer authorized to sign marriage licenses for the State shall not void marriage licenses then duly signed by such officer.
Code 1852, §§  489, 490;  Code 1915, §  428;  Code 1935, §  386;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2311;  57 Del. Laws, c. 560, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2312. Record of newspaper publications.

§ 2312. Record of newspaper publications.
The Secretary of State shall make an entry in the Executive Register of every publication made by the Secretary in a newspaper stating the name of the paper.
Code 1852, §  495;  Code 1915, §  433;  Code 1935, §  391;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2313;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2313. Books and accounts open to inspection of legislative committees.

§ 2313. Books and accounts open to inspection of legislative committees.
The books, papers and accounts of the Secretary of State shall be open to inspection of committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, and the Secretary shall furnish the committees with copies and extracts as required.
Code 1852, §  496;  Code 1915, §  434;  Code 1935, §  392;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2314;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2314. Printing and publication of laws; certification of costs.

§ 2314. Printing and publication of laws; certification of costs.
The Secretary of State shall publish and distribute the laws as required by §§ 902-910 of this title, and, the binding being done to the Secretary's acceptance, shall certify the sum due therefor according to contract, stating the pages, price and all items of charge.
Code 1852, §  497;  Code 1915, §  435;  Code 1935, §  393;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2315;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2315. Fees.

§ 2315. Fees.
The fees to be charged by the Secretary of State for the use of the State are as follows:
For issuing certificate in private case under the Great Seal $ 3.00
For issuing certificate in private case under the seal of office 2.00
For copying, per line .05
For receiving, filing and indexing certificates, statements, affidavits, decrees, agreements, surveys, reports and any other papers pertaining to corporations, except as otherwise provided in Title 8 10.00
For receiving, filing and indexing every paper now or hereafter provided by law to be filed with the Secretary of State, except as otherwise provided in Title 8 10.00
For recording, filing and indexing certificates, articles of association and any other paper required by law to be recorded by the Secretary of State, the same fees as provided by law for the recorder, except as otherwise provided in Title 8.
For proceeding for reinstatement, including the receiving, filing and indexing and all necessary certificates 15.00
For filing certificates of foreign corporations including the receiving, filing, indexing and issuing necessary certificates, $13 of which shall be paid to each prothonotary for filing and certificate. 30.00
For certifying acts or resolutions of a private nature, acts of a private character pertaining to the acknowledgement or recording of deeds or other papers or to titles or conveyances of real estate, the fees prescribed in § 909 of this title [repealed].
For commission to Attorney General and notaries public, each 15.00
For commission to justices of the peace 10.00
For commission to constables, when appointed by the Governor 10.00
Code 1852, §§  501-505;  13 Del. Laws, c. 117, §  16;  19 Del. Laws, c. 551;  20 Del. Laws, c. 180;  21 Del. Laws, c. 16, §  1;  21 Del. Laws, c. 59, §  2;  25 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;  Code 1915, §  264;  Code 1935, §  237;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2315;  61 Del. Laws, c. 387, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 40, §§  1, 2;  64 Del. Laws, c. 317, §  5;  74 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  41;  83 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 19;  84 Del. Laws, c. 117, § 15;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2316. Collection of commission fees from gubernatorial appointees.

§ 2316. Collection of commission fees from gubernatorial appointees.
Whenever the Governor commissions to office any person, whom the Governor is or may be authorized by the Constitution or by law to commission and whose appointment is required to be confirmed by the Senate, the Secretary of State shall collect from every such person as fee for the commission which the Secretary shall receive, the proportionate part of the fee which the Secretary is by law required to demand and receive for the full term to which the appointment to the office is limited in the ratio which the time from the date of the appointment to the last day of the next session of the Senate bears to the full term to which the appointment is limited.
21 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1915, §  265;  Code 1935, §  238;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2317;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2317. Furnishing of copies of acts to state or county officers.

§ 2317. Furnishing of copies of acts to state or county officers.
(a) Upon request of any state or county officer, the Delaware Public Archives shall furnish to the officer, without cost, a certified copy of any act of the General Assembly pertaining to the duties of the official making the request.
(b) The Secretary of State shall, at the end of each session of the General Assembly, send to the Auditor a certified copy of any act passed during the session granting a tax for the support of government or concerning any duty to be performed by the Secretary.
Code 1852, §  494;  27 Del. Laws, c. 77;  Code 1915, §§  432, 437;  Code 1935, §§  390, 395;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2318;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  72;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 23. SECRETARY OF STATE › § 2318. Remote access to electronic files, authentications and apostilles.

§ 2318. Remote access to electronic files, authentications and apostilles.
(a) The Secretary of State may, in the Secretary's discretion, permit persons remote access to electronic files maintained by the Secretary of State, and may from time to time make, amend, alter and rescind rules and regulations governing remote access to such electronic files.
(b) The Secretary of State shall establish, and may from time to time amend or alter, a schedule of fees and charges payable to the Secretary of State by, and shall collect such fees and charges for the use of the State from, persons permitted remote access to electronic files, such schedule not to exceed $30 for each fee or charge excepting persons permitted remote access to electronic files maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 6, Article IX of the Uniform Commercial Code, such schedule not to exceed $75 for each fee or charge.
(c) The Secretary of State shall establish, and may from time to time amend or alter, a schedule of fees and charges payable to the Secretary of State by, and shall collect such fees and charges for the use of the State from, persons requesting authentications and/or apostilles, such schedule not to exceed $40 for each fee or charge for regular service plus an additional sum of up to:
(1) $40 for each service requested to be completed within a 24-hour period from the time of the request;
(2) $50 for each service to be completed within the same day of the request; and
(3) $500 for each service to be completed within a 2-hour period from the time of the request.
Such schedule shall provide for a maximum fee of $30 to be charged in each instance where a natural person acting on that person's own behalf requests more than 1 authentication and/or apostille for a noncommercial purpose, including but not limited to adoptions and custody cases.
66 Del. Laws, c. 352, §  18;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  42;  77 Del. Laws, c. 78, §§  67, 68;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2501. Purpose.

§ 2501. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to accomplish efficiency by centralizing in 1 department the State's facilities for the rendering of legal services to the Governor, General Assembly, officers, departments, boards, agencies, commissions and instrumentalities of the state government and to provide for the enforcement of the criminal law of this State.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2501;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2502. Department of Justice established.

§ 2502. Department of Justice established.
There is created a State Department of Justice under the supervision, direction and control of the Attorney General.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2502;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2503. Definition of Attorney General.

§ 2503. Definition of Attorney General.
Whenever “Attorney General” is referred to or designated in the Constitution, any statute, rules of any court, contract, document or usage, such reference or designation shall include any person duly appointed by the Attorney General pursuant to § 2505 of this title, except where the term “Attorney General” is immediately followed by “himself or herself” or “in person” or where the context otherwise indicates.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2503;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 289, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2504. Powers, duties and authority of the State Department of Justice.

§ 2504. Powers, duties and authority of the State Department of Justice.
The State Department of Justice and the Attorney General shall have the following powers, duties and authority:
(1) To continue to exercise the powers and perform the duties by the Constitution, statutes and common law vested in and imposed upon the Attorney General prior to January 1, 1969;
(2) Notwithstanding any other laws, to provide legal advice, counsel and services for administrative offices, agencies, departments, boards, commissions and officers of the state government concerning any matter arising in connection with the exercising of their official powers or duties and to publish or cause to be published such opinions in book form every 2 years. The courts, counties and incorporated municipalities are excepted from this chapter;
(3) Notwithstanding any other laws, to represent as counsel in all proceedings or actions which may be brought on behalf of or against them in their official capacity in any court, except in actions in which the State has a conflicting interest, all officers, agencies, departments, boards, commissions and instrumentalities of state government;
(4) To investigate matters involving the public peace, safety and justice and to subpoena witnesses and evidence in connection therewith; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall restrict the general powers of the General Assembly to investigate matters involving the public peace, safety and justice and to subpoena witnesses and evidence in connection therewith;
(5) To direct the activities of state detectives;
(6) To have charge of all criminal proceedings as prior to January 1, 1969;
(7) To recommend revisions in the Constitution and statutes of this State with particular reference to law enforcement;
(8) To draft or cause to be drafted such bills or amendments as may be requested by any state officer or any department, division, commission or other state agency and otherwise render assistance, aid, information, counsel and advice in the preparation and drafting of any such proposed legislation; and
(9) To represent witnesses for the State or individuals who have cooperated with state investigative agencies when they are sued as a result of, or on account of, their cooperation with any agency of the State in any investigation or prosecution conducted by the State unless such representation creates a conflict with the interests of the State.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2504;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  8;  59 Del. Laws, c. 253, §§  18, 19;  64 Del. Laws, c. 418;  65 Del. Laws, c. 134, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2506. Salaries.

§ 2506. Salaries.
(a) The salary of the Attorney General shall be $30,000 per annum. The Attorney General shall fix the salaries of all of the members of the Department of Justice within the limits set forth in this section.
(b) The salaries of all attorneys employed by the Attorney General in the Department of Justice shall be fixed by the Attorney General within the appropriations made to the Department of Justice pursuant to a salary plan established by the Attorney General.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2506;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 763, §§  1, 2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 99, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 289, §§  2, 6;  61 Del. Laws, c. 409, §§  71, 113;  61 Del. Laws, c. 519, §  34;  62 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  80;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2507. Prohibition on employment of attorneys by state officers, departments, boards, agencies, commissions or instrumentalities.

§ 2507. Prohibition on employment of attorneys by state officers, departments, boards, agencies, commissions or instrumentalities.
No officer, department, board, agency, commission or instrumentality of state government shall employ any person to act as attorney, counsel, solicitor, legal assistant or other legal advisor to such officer, department, board, agency, commission or instrumentality except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. However, such special counsel may be employed by such officer, department, board, agency, commission or instrumentality with the approval of the Attorney General and the Governor upon such terms and conditions as the Attorney General and the Governor may prescribe. The special counsel so appointed shall have such powers, duties and responsibilities as designated by the Attorney General in addition to those powers prescribed in § 2504(3) of this title. Expenses of such employment shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of general funds not otherwise appropriated upon the approval of the Attorney General and the Governor.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2507;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 99, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2508. Power to administer oaths and affirmations; compelling attendance of persons and witnesses; delivery of witness lists.

§ 2508. Power to administer oaths and affirmations; compelling attendance of persons and witnesses; delivery of witness lists.
(a) The Attorney General or any assistant may administer oaths and affirmations to any person, including witnesses, at any time or in any place and may issue process to compel the attendance of persons, witnesses and evidence at the office of the Attorney General or at such other place as designated.
(b) The Attorney General shall have the right of access at all times to the books, papers, records and other documents of any officer, department, board, agency, instrumentality or commission of the state government. The Attorney General shall not have this right of access for purposes of discovery in any civil actions brought by or on the relation of the Attorney General other than for the books, papers, records, and documents of the Department of Justice.
(c) The Attorney General shall transmit to the Prothonotaries of the counties of this State a certified list giving the names and addresses of persons or witnesses subpoenaed under this section, the time occupied in attendance and the distance traveled by them respectively. The list shall be legal proof, and the same costs shall accrue and be paid in the same manner as is provided by law to be paid to witnesses for attendance at the courts of this State.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2508;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 289, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 424, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2508A. Directing production of witnesses or evidence pursuant to process from without the State in criminal investigations and proceedings.

§ 2508A. Directing production of witnesses or evidence pursuant to process from without the State in criminal investigations and proceedings.
(a) For the purpose of enforcing any subpoena, warrant or other process issued by a court from without this State in a criminal proceeding or investigation occurring in said foreign state, the United States or any territory or district thereof, the Attorney General or any assistant may issue process to compel any person to produce books, papers, documents or other objects designated therein at the office of the Attorney General or at such other place as designated.
(b) A certified copy of the subpoena, warrant or other process issued by the court from without this State shall be attached to, and thereby incorporated in, any process issued by the Attorney General or any assistant pursuant to this section.
(c) Any process issued pursuant to this section by the Attorney General or any assistant shall include a certification by the Attorney General or any assistant that the process is issued pursuant to a subpoena, warrant or other process issued by a court from without the State.
(d) On an annual basis, the Attorney General shall transmit to the Prothonotaries of the counties of this State a certified list of and complete copies of all process which has been issued in the immediately preceding calendar year by the Attorney General or any assistant pursuant to this section. The date for filing such list shall be set by the Superior Court and may be enlarged by the Superior Court for good cause shown by the Attorney General.
73 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2509. Conflict of interest.

§ 2509. Conflict of interest.
No member of the Department of Justice shall act as attorney or counsel in any controversy in which the State, a county or a municipality has an interest except in the member's official capacity.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2509;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 29 - State Government › Chapter 25. STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Subchapter I. General Powers › § 2510. Duty to appeal from an order of filiation.

§ 2510. Duty to appeal from an order of filiation.
On appeal from an order of filiation, the Attorney General shall answer the appeal and conduct the case for the State.
29 Del. C. 1953, §  2510;  56 Del. Laws, c. 326, §  1;