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2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25C. TOY SAFETY › § 2503C. Criteria.

§ 2503C. Criteria.
A toy will be deemed unsafe if it meets 1 or more of the following criteria:
(1) The toy does not conform to federal laws and regulations setting forth standards for the toy;
(2) The toy has been recalled by a state or federal agency, the toy's manufacturer, distributor, or importer, or the toy has been listed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as a recalled product which has not been corrected, and the recall has not been rescinded; or
(3) A state or federal agency has issued an imminent hazard warning that a toy's intended use constitutes a safety hazard and such warning has not been rescinded.
76 Del. Laws, c. 358, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25C. TOY SAFETY › § 2504C. Penalties.

§ 2504C. Penalties.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 2502C of this title, a person who violates this chapter is subject to the following:
(1) If the person is not an individual consumer, a civil fine of not more than $100 per incident not to exceed $5,000 total.
(2) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person's second offense under this chapter, a civil fine of not more than $500 per incident not to exceed $25,000 total.
(3) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person's third or subsequent offense under this chapter, a civil fine of not more than $1,000 per incident not to exceed $50,000 total.
(4) If a person knowingly violates this chapter after receipt of a notice of violation and the person is not an individual consumer, a civil fine equal to 3 times the amount in the preceding paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
(b) A civil fine imposed under this section shall be waived if it is determined that a person acted in good faith to be in compliance with this chapter, pursued compliance with due diligence, and promptly corrected any noncompliance after discovery of the violation.
76 Del. Laws, c. 358, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25C. TOY SAFETY › § 2505C. The Department of Health and Social Services.

§ 2505C. The Department of Health and Social Services.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (“DHSS”) shall provide and maintain a list of all unsafe toys and toys containing a toxic substance or a link to the www.recalls.gov website. This list shall be updated no later than 72 hours after a new unsafe toy or toy containing a toxic substance has been subject to recall. This list shall also be linked through the DHSS website and a physical copy shall be made available to the public in designated locations throughout the State.
76 Del. Laws, c. 358, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2501D. Purpose; short title.

§ 2501D. Purpose; short title.
The provisions of this chapter are intended to be supplemental to any rights that persons called to military service have under any applicable federal statutes, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq., and under any other applicable laws of this State. This chapter may be cited as the “Delaware Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.”
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2502D. Definitions.

§ 2502D. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Court” means any court or administrative agency of the State, or a subdivision thereof, whether or not a court or administrative agency of record.
(2) “Judgment” means any judgment, decree, order, or ruling, final or temporary.
(3) “Military service” means:
a. In the case of a servicemember who is a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, active duty, as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101(d)(1);
b. In the case of a member of the National Guard, includes service under a call to active service authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under 32 U.S.C. § 502(f) for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by federal funds;
c. In the case of a servicemember who is a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, active service;
d. In the case of a servicemember who is a member of the Delaware National Guard, called out to serve in a state duty status pursuant to § 171 of Title 20, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days; or
e. Any period during which a servicemember is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.
(4) “Period of military service” means the period beginning on the date on which a servicemember enters military service and ending on the date on which the servicemember is released from military service or dies while in military service.
(5) a. “Servicemember” means a resident of the State or a natural person stationed in the State who is a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, or the Delaware National Guard.
b. Whenever the term “servicemember” is used, it shall be treated as including a reference to a legal representative of a servicemember, which shall include an attorney acting on behalf of the servicemember or an individual possessing power of attorney.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2504D. Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice.

§ 2504D. Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice.
(a) Applicability of section. — This section applies to any civil action or proceeding, including any child custody proceeding, in which the plaintiff or defendant at the time of filing an application under this section:
(1) Is in military service or is within 90 days after termination of or release from military service; and
(2) Has received notice of the action or proceeding.
(b) Stay of proceedings. — (1) Authority for stay. — At any stage before final judgment in a civil action or proceeding in which a servicemember described in subsection (a) of this section is a party, the court may on its own motion and shall, upon application by the servicemember, stay the action for a period of not less than 90 days, if the conditions in paragraph (b)(2) of this section are met.
(2) Conditions for stay. — An application for a stay under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall include the following:
a. A letter or other communication setting forth facts stating the manner in which current military duty requirements materially affect the servicemember's ability to appear and stating a date when the servicemember will be available to appear.
b. A letter or other communication from the servicemember's commanding officer stating that the servicemember's current military duty prevents appearance and that military leave is not authorized for the servicemember at the time of the letter.
(c) Application not a waiver of defenses. — An application for a stay under this section does not constitute an appearance for jurisdictional purposes and does not constitute a waiver of any substantive or procedural defense (including a defense relating to lack of personal jurisdiction).
(d) Additional stay. — (1) Application. — A servicemember who is granted a stay of a civil action or proceeding under subsection (b) of this section may apply for an additional stay based on continuing material affect of military duty on the servicemember's ability to appear. Such an application may be made by the servicemember at the time of the initial application under subsection (b) of this section or when it appears that the servicemember is unavailable to prosecute or defend the action. The same information required under paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall be included in an application under this subsection.
(2) Appointment of counsel when additional stay refused. — If the court refuses to grant an additional stay of proceedings under paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the servicemember in the action or proceeding.
(e) Coordination with § 2503D of this title. — A servicemember who applies for a stay under this section and is unsuccessful may not seek the protections afforded by § 2503D of this title.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2505D. Fines and penalties under contracts.

§ 2505D. Fines and penalties under contracts.
(a) Prohibition of penalties. — When an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed pursuant to this chapter, a penalty shall not accrue for failure to comply with the terms of the contract during the period of the stay.
(b) Reduction or waiver of fines or penalties. — If a servicemember fails to perform an obligation arising under a contract and a penalty is incurred arising from that nonperformance, a court may reduce or waive the fine or penalty if:
(1) The servicemember was in military service at the time the fine or penalty was incurred; and
(2) The ability of the servicemember to perform the obligation was materially affected by such military service.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2506D. Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments.

§ 2506D. Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments.
(a) Court action upon material affect determination. — If a servicemember, in the opinion of the court, is materially affected by reason of military service in complying with a court judgment or order, the court may on its own motion and shall on application by the servicemember:
(1) Stay the execution of any judgment or order entered against the servicemember; and
(2) Vacate or stay an attachment or garnishment of property, money, or debts in the possession of the servicemember or a third party, whether before or after judgment.
(b) Applicability. — This section applies to an action or proceeding commenced in a court against a servicemember before or during the period of the servicemember's military service or within 90 days after such service terminates.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2507D. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service.

§ 2507D. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service.
(a) Period of stay. — A stay of an action, proceeding, attachment, or execution made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by a court may be ordered for the period of military service and 90 days thereafter, or for any part of that period. The court may set the terms and amounts for such installment payments as is considered reasonable by the court.
(b) Codefendants. — If the servicemember is a codefendant with others who are not in military service and who are not entitled to the relief and protections provided under this chapter, the plaintiff may proceed against those other defendants with the approval of the court.
(c) Inapplicability of section. — This section does not apply to §§ 2504D and 2510D of this title.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2508D. Statute of limitations.

§ 2508D. Statute of limitations.
To the extent that it is allowable by federal law, the period of a servicemember's military service shall not be included in computing any period limited by law, regulation, or order for the bringing of an action or proceeding in any court, or in any board, bureau, commission, department or other agency of government of this State or any of its political subdivisions by or against a servicemember or the servicemember's heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, nor shall a period of military service be included in computing any period provided by law for the redemption of real property sold or forfeited to enforce an obligation, tax, or assessment.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2509D. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service.

§ 2509D. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service.
(a) Interest rate limitation. — (1) Limitation to 6 percent. — An obligation or liability bearing interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per year that is incurred by a servicemember, or the servicemember and the servicemember's spouse jointly, before the servicemember enters military service shall not bear interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent:
a. During the period of military service and 1 year thereafter, in the case of an obligation or liability consisting of a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage; or
b. During the period of military service, in the case of any other obligation or liability.
(2) Forgiveness of interest in excess of 6 percent. — Interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per year that would otherwise be incurred but for the prohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this section is forgiven.
(3) Prevention of acceleration of principal. — The amount of any periodic payment due from a servicemember under the terms of the instrument that created an obligation or liability covered by this section shall be reduced by the amount of the interest forgiven under paragraph (a)(2) of this section that is allocable to the period for which such payment is made.
(b) Implementation of limitation. — (1) Written notice to creditor. — In order for an obligation or liability of a servicemember to be subject to the interest rate limitation in subsection (a) of this section, the servicemember shall provide to the creditor written notice and a copy of the military orders calling the servicemember to military service and any orders further extending military service, not later than 180 days after the date of the servicemember's termination or release from military service.
(2) Limitation effective as of date of order to active duty. — Upon receipt of written notice and a copy of orders calling a servicemember to military service, the creditor shall treat the debt in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, effective as of the date on which the servicemember is called to military service.
(c) Creditor protection. — A court may grant a creditor relief from the limitations of this section if, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the servicemember to pay interest upon the obligation or liability at a rate in excess of 6 percent per years is not materially affected by reason of the servicemember's military service.
(d) Definitions. — For purposes of this section, the term “interest” includes service charges, renewal charges, fees, or any other charges (except bona fide insurance) with respect to an obligation or liability, and the term “obligation or liability” includes an obligation or liability consisting of a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2511D. Certificates; reliance on certificates; persons reported missing.

§ 2511D. Certificates; reliance on certificates; persons reported missing.
(a) Prima facie evidence. — In any proceeding under this chapter (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title), a certificate obtained pursuant to 50 U.S.C. Appx. § 582 is prima facie evidence as to any of the following facts stated in the certificate:
(1) That a person named is, is not, has been, or has not been in military service.
(2) The time and the place the person entered military service.
(3) The person's residence at the time the person entered military service.
(4) The rank, branch, and unit of military service of the person upon entry.
(5) The inclusive dates of the person's military service.
(6) The monthly pay received by the person at the date of the certificate's issuance.
(7) The time and place of the person's termination of or release from military service, or the person's death during military service.
(b) DMDC certificate. — For purposes of this section, “certificate” includes the certificate provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center website in response to a single record request or a multiple record request.
(c) Reliance on certificate. — If a creditor:
(1) Receives a certificate that indicates a servicemember is or was not in military service or is otherwise ineligible for a benefit or protection under this act (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title);
(2) Denies a request for or otherwise does not provide any benefit or protection to a servicemember under this chapter (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title); and
(3) Did not receive from the servicemember or servicemember's representative written notice of the servicemember's military service at the time the creditor denied or otherwise did not provide the benefit or protection;
the creditor shall be required only to provide the benefit or protection retroactively or to provide the financial equivalent of the benefit or protection to the servicemember. The creditor shall not be liable for any further penalties, costs or damages, including any damages under this chapter.
(d) Treatment of servicemembers in missing status. — A servicemember who has been reported missing is presumed to continue in service until accounted for. A requirement under this act (§§ 2501D-2513D of this title) that begins or ends with the death of a servicemember does not begin or end until the servicemember's death is reported to, or determined by, appropriate authorities concerned or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2512D. Implementing regulations.

§ 2512D. Implementing regulations.
The Governor, or the Governor's designee, shall implement regulations establishing a process of notification that Delaware National Guard members are called to state duty status pursuant to § 171 of Title 20 and accordingly covered under this chapter. Such process shall provide identification of such personnel to all persons responsible for compliance with this chapter. Until such regulations are implemented, § 2502D(2)d. of this title shall be of no force and effect.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT › § 2513D. Enforcement.

§ 2513D. Enforcement.
(a) The Attorney General shall have the same authority to enforce and carry out this Chapter 25D as is granted by Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511-2527 and 2531-2536 of this title.
(b) If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction finds that any person has violated this Chapter 25D, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court or tribunal, shall recover from the person, on behalf of the State, in addition to all costs, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation pursuant to § 2533 of this title. Where such violation is wilful, each day that a wilful violation continues shall be considered a separate violation.
(c) For the purpose of this chapter, a “wilful violation” occurs when the party committing the violation knew that the party's conduct was of the nature prohibited by this chapter.
79 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2502E. Purpose.

§ 2502E. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the temporary suspension of judicial and administrative proceedings in Delaware that may adversely affect the civil rights of federal workers during a shutdown. The provisions of this chapter are intended to be supplemental to any rights that federal workers have under any applicable federal statutes and under any other applicable laws of this State.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2503E. Definitions.

§ 2503E. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Contractor” means a party to a federal government contract other than the federal government.
(2) “Court” means any court or administrative agency of the State, or a subdivision thereof, whether or not a court or administrative agency of record.
(3) “Covered insurance policy” means a policy for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, or motor vehicle insurance that a federal worker enters into before the date on which a shutdown begins and is in effect during a shutdown.
(4) “Covered period” means the period beginning on the date on which a shutdown begins and ending on the date that is 30 days after the date on which that shutdown ends.
(5) “Federal government agency” means each authority of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the government of the United States.
(6) “Federal worker” means an employee of a federal government agency who resides in the State and includes an employee of a contractor.
(7) “Judgment” means any judgment, decree, order, or ruling, final or temporary.
(8) “Shutdown” means any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal government agency as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2504E. Applicability.

§ 2504E. Applicability.
This chapter applies to any judicial or administrative proceeding commenced in a court in this State against a federal worker during a covered period. This chapter does not apply to criminal proceedings or to child support payments.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2505E. Anticipatory relief.

§ 2505E. Anticipatory relief.
(a) A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension regarding any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, judgment, or other civil obligation or liability that the federal worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown.
(b) A court may grant relief if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to pay such obligation has been materially affected by the shutdown.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2506E. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not a federal employee.

§ 2506E. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not a federal employee.
(a) Period of stay. —
A stay of an action, proceeding, attachment, or execution made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by a court may be ordered for the covered period and 90 days thereafter, or for any part of that period. The court may set the terms and amounts for such installment payments as is considered reasonable by the court.
(b) Codefendants. —
If the federal worker is a codefendant with others who are not a federal worker and who are not entitled to the relief and protections provided under this chapter, the plaintiff may proceed against those other defendants with the approval of the court.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2507E. Evictions.

§ 2507E. Evictions.
(a) During a covered period, a landlord may only evict a federal worker for nonpayment from premises that are occupied or intended to be occupied primarily as a residence with an order of a court.
(b) A court may stay eviction proceedings against a federal worker for a period of 30 days if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to comply with the lease obligations has been materially affected by the shutdown. The court may extend the stay if, in the opinion of the court, justice and equity require.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2508E. Insurance protection.

§ 2508E. Insurance protection.
Without an order of a court, a covered insurance policy shall not lapse, terminate or be forfeited because a federal worker does not pay a premium or interest or indebtedness on a premium under the policy that is due during a covered period.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2509E. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before the shutdown

§ 2509E. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before the shutdown 82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;  expired by operation of 82 Del. Laws, c. 78, § 9, eff. July 1, 2019;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act › § 2510E. Enforcement.

§ 2510E. Enforcement.
(a) The Attorney General shall have the same authority to enforce and carry out this chapter as is granted by Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511 to 2527 and 2531 to 2536 of this title.
(b) If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction finds that any person has violated this chapter, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court or tribunal, shall recover from the person, on behalf of the State, in addition to all costs, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation pursuant to § 2533 of this title. Where such violation is wilful, each day that a wilful violation continues shall be considered a separate violation.
(c) For the purpose of this chapter, a “wilful violation” occurs when the party committing the violation knew that the party's conduct was of the nature prohibited by this chapter.
82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering › § 2501F. Definitions.

§ 2501F. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Carrier” means any entity that provides health insurance in this State. “Carrier” includes an insurance company, health service corporation, health maintenance organization, and any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits subject to state insurance regulation. “Carrier” also includes any third-party administrator or other entity that adjusts, administers, or settles claims in connection with health benefit plans.
(2) “Health benefit plan” means any hospital or medical policy or certificate, major medical expense insurance, health service corporation subscriber contract, or health maintenance organization subscriber contract.
(3) “Health-care facility” means an institution, facility, or agency licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to provide health care in the ordinary course of business.
(4) “Health-care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering › § 2502F. Patient brokering prohibited.

§ 2502F. Patient brokering prohibited.
(a) A person may not engage in patient brokering.
(b) A person engages in patient brokering by doing any of the following:
(1) Offering or paying a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of split-fee arrangement, to induce the referral of a patient or patronage to or from a health-care provider or health-care facility.
(2) Soliciting or receiving a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of split-fee arrangement, in return for referring a patient or patronage to or from a health-care provider or health-care facility.
(3) Soliciting or receiving a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engaging in any form of a split-fee arrangement, in return for the acceptance or acknowledgement of treatment from a health-care provider or health-care facility.
(4) Aid, abet, advise, or otherwise participate in the conduct prohibited under this section.
82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering › § 2504F. Enforcement.

§ 2504F. Enforcement.
(a) The Attorney General has the same authority to enforce and carry out this chapter as under Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511 through 2527 and §§ 2531 through 2536 of this title.
(b) A violation of this chapter shall be deemed an unlawful practice under § 2513 of this title and a violation of subchapter II of Chapter 25 of this title.
(c) Nothing in this chapter modifies requirements under mental health parity laws, including § 3343, § 3571T, or § 3578 of Title 18 or the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (29 U.S.C. § 1185a).
82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering › § 2505F. Penalties.

§ 2505F. Penalties.
(a) A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty, in addition to all costs, of not more than $10,000 per violation.
(b) If the violation is against an elder person or person with a disability, a person who violates this chapter is subject to an additional civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation under § 2581 of this title.
(c) Each day that a wilful violation continues is considered a separate violation.
(d) For the purpose of this chapter, a wilful violation occurs when the person committing the violation knew or should have known that the person's conduct was prohibited under this chapter.
82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25F. Patient Brokering › § 2506F. Remedies and penalties not exclusive.

§ 2506F. Remedies and penalties not exclusive.
The remedies and penalties under this chapter are not exclusive and are in addition to any other procedures, rights, or remedies which exist with respect to any other provisions of law including subchapter II and subchapter III of Chapter 25 of this title, actions brought by private parties, or state or federal criminal prosecutions.
82 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25G. Chemical Flame Retardant Restrictions › § 2501G. Definitions.

§ 2501G. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Children's product” means product designed for residential use by infants and children under 12 years old. “Children's product” includes a bassinet, booster seat, changing pad, floor play mat, highchair pad, infant bouncer, infant carrier, infant seat, infant swing, infant walker, nursing pad, nursing pillow, playpen side pad, play yard, portable hook-on chair, stroller, mattress, and children's nap mat.
(2) “Flame-retardant chemical” means any of the following:
a. 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB), chemical abstracts service number 183658-27-7.
b. Antimony, chemical abstracts service number 7440-36-0.
c. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH), chemical abstracts service number 26040-51-7.
d. Chlorinated paraffins, chemical abstracts service number 85535-84-8.
e. Decabromodiphenyl ether, chemical abstracts service number 1163-19-5.
f. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), chemical abstracts service number 25637-99-4.
g. Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), chemical abstracts service number 79-94-7.
h. Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP), chemical abstracts service number 13674-87-8.
i. Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP), chemical abstracts service number 115-96-8.
j. Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TCPP), chemical abstracts service number 13674-84-5.
(3) “Manufacture” means making a product. If the person who makes the product or whose brand name is affixed to the product does not do business in the United States, “manufacture” means assembling, importing, or distributing a product.
(4) “Mattress” means a ticking filled with a resilient material used alone or in combination with other products intended or promoted for sleeping upon. “Mattress” includes adult mattresses, youth mattresses, crib mattresses including portable crib mattresses, bunk bed mattresses, futons, water beds and air mattresses which contain upholstery material between the ticking and the mattress core, and any detachable mattresses used in any item of upholstered furniture such as convertible sofa bed mattresses, corner group mattresses, day bed mattresses, roll-a-way bed mattresses, high risers, and trundle bed mattresses as defined and not excluded under 16 C.F.R § 1632.1.
(5) “Organohalogen” means a class of chemicals that includes any chemical containing 1 or more halogen elements bonded to carbon.
(6) “Reupholstered furniture” means furniture whose original fabric, padding, decking, barrier material, foam, or other resilient filling has been replaced by a custom upholsterer and has not been sold since the time of the replacement.
(7) “Upholstered furniture” means residential furniture intended for indoor use in a home or other dwelling intended for residential occupancy that consists in whole or in part of resilient cushioning materials enclosed within a covering consisting of fabric or related materials.
83 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25G. Chemical Flame Retardant Restrictions › § 2502G. Flame retardant prohibitions.

§ 2502G. Flame retardant prohibitions.
A person may not manufacture, sell, offer to sell, or distribute any of the following products if the product contains or has a constituent component that contains more than 0.1% of a flame-retardant chemical or more than 0.1% of a mixture that includes 1 or more flame-retardant chemicals:
(1) Upholstered furniture, if the flame-retardant chemical is in the fabric, barrier or decking materials, covering, or cushioning materials.
(2) Children's products.
83 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25G. Chemical Flame Retardant Restrictions › § 2503G. Organohalogen prohibitions.

§ 2503G. Organohalogen prohibitions.
A person may not manufacture, sell, offer to sell, or distribute a mattress that contains, or has a constituent component that contains, more than 0.1% of an organohalogen or more than 0.1% of a mixture that includes 1 or more organohalogens.
83 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25G. Chemical Flame Retardant Restrictions › § 2504G. Exemptions.

§ 2504G. Exemptions.
(a) Sections 2502G and 2503G of this title do not apply to any of the following:
(1) Used upholstered furniture.
(2) Used mattresses.
(3) Upholstered and reupholstered furniture purchased for public use in public facilities.
(4) Thread or fiber when used for stitching mattress components together.
(5) Used children's products or children's products that are used in products or components as follows:
a. Are not primarily intended for use in the home, such as for motor vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, or other vehicles.
b. Are subject to 49 C.F.R. Part 571 regarding parts and products used in vehicles and aircraft.
(6) Components of an adult mattress other than foam.
(7) Electronic components of a children's product, mattress, or upholstered furniture, or any associated enclosure or casing for the electronic components.
(8) A product transferred to a vehicle at a warehouse or distribution center for delivery in another state to any of the following:
a. A location under the same ownership as the warehouse or distribution center.
b. A person acquiring the product for resale in another state.
(b) This chapter does not apply to mattresses or upholstered furniture that can be sold or distributed in commerce in California.
83 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25G. Chemical Flame Retardant Restrictions › § 2505G. Enforcement.

§ 2505G. Enforcement.
A violation of this chapter shall be deemed an unlawful practice under § 2513 of this title and a violation of subchapter II of Chapter 25 of this title.
83 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25H. Consumer Equal Access Protection Act › § 2501H. Purpose.

§ 2501H. Purpose.
It is the policy of this State to promote equal consumer access to goods or services at retail stores and to prevent discrimination against lower-income and immigrant consumers based on limited access to credit or banking services. Retail stores that do not accept cash as payment for goods or services discriminate against consumers who must pay with cash. By prohibiting cashless retail sales, Delaware will prevent retail stores from discriminating against these consumers.
The State further finds that growth of cashless retail sales will lead to the elimination of numerous jobs the duties of which include checking out consumers. Protection of these jobs will further protect consumers who pay with cash. It will also support the growth of Delaware's economy and job market. By prohibiting cashless retail, the State will protect jobs and promote job growth in the future.
83 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25H. Consumer Equal Access Protection Act › § 2502H. Definitions.

§ 2502H. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Cash” means currency of the United States.
(2) “Company” means the entity that owns or operates a retail store.
(3) “Consumer” means an individual who purchases consumer goods or services.
(4) “Consumer goods and services” means any product, merchandise, food, or service retail stores offer for sale or lease, but does not include goods and services provided by an electric or natural gas public utility.
(5) “Retail store” means an establishment where consumer goods or services are offered for sale or lease through an in-person transaction. The term does not include any of the following:
a. Telephone, mail or internet transactions.
b. Parking lots and parking garages.
c. Transactions for the rental of consumer goods, services, or accommodations for which posting of collateral or security is typically required.
d. Transactions at any sporting or entertainment event, including music festivals.
83 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25H. Consumer Equal Access Protection Act › § 2503H. Protecting consumers who pay with cash.

§ 2503H. Protecting consumers who pay with cash.
(a) It shall be an unlawful practice for a retail store to refuse to accept cash from any consumer as payment for consumer goods or services.
(b) No retail store shall discriminate against a consumer paying with cash by treating that consumer differently in any manner from a consumer paying by a noncash method, including any of the following:
(1) Charging a higher price to consumers who pay with cash, but it may charge less to consumers who pay with cash.
(2) Requiring consumers paying with cash to use automated machines that convert cash into prepaid cards. This paragraph does not apply to a food store or retail establishment that provides a device on premises that converts cash into a prepaid card that allows a consumer to complete a transaction at such food store or retail establishments so long as the device on premises does all of the following:
a. Upon request, provides each customer with a receipt indicating the amount of cash such consumer deposited onto the prepaid card
b. Does not charge any fee or require a deposit amount greater than $5.00.
c. Provides a prepaid card that is not subject to an expiration date, and has no limit on the number of transactions that may be completed with such card.
83 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25H. Consumer Equal Access Protection Act › § 2504H. Enforcement and penalties.

§ 2504H. Enforcement and penalties.
(a) A violation of this section shall be an unlawful practice under § 2513 of this title and a violation of subchapter II of Chapter 25 of this title.
(b) The Division of Consumer Protection is authorized to interpret, implement, and enforce this chapter, including to issue regulations. Any regulations the Division of Consumer Protection promulgates shall have the force and effect of law and may be relied on to determine rights and responsibilities under this chapter.
(c) A company whose retail store violates this chapter is liable for civil penalties in amounts adjusted for the number of violations and its annual gross sales.
(1) For a first violation, a company is liable for civil penalties up to $1,000.
(2) For a second violation, a company is liable for civil penalties up to $1,500.
(3) For third and subsequent violations, a company is liable for civil penalties up to $2,500.
83 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25H. Consumer Equal Access Protection Act › § 2505H. Construction, severability, and reformation of this chapter.

§ 2505H. Construction, severability, and reformation of this chapter.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose. If a court declares any provision or application of this chapter to be illegal, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. Courts are hereby authorized to reform the provisions of this chapter in order to preserve its maximum lawful effect.
83 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25J. Medical Debt Protection Act › § 2501J. Purpose [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].

§ 2501J. Purpose [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
This chapter is known as the “Medical Debt Protection Act.” The purpose of this chapter is to reduce burdensome medical debt and to protect patients in their dealings with medical creditors, medical debt buyers, and medical debt collectors with respect to such debt. This chapter is to be construed as a consumer protection statute and must be liberally and remedially construed to effectuate its purposes.
84 Del. Laws, c. 198, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25J. Medical Debt Protection Act › § 2503J. Requirement to provide information on medical assistance [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].

§ 2503J. Requirement to provide information on medical assistance [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
(a) All large health-care facilities must provide uninsured patients with a written notice containing information regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance at the time of service.
(b) Each billing statement that a large health-care facility sends to an uninsured patient must include a written notice containing information regarding medical assistance and the application process for medical assistance.
(c) The written notice required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section must include all of the following:
(1) A statement that the patient may qualify for medical assistance.
(2) A statement describing how patients may apply for medical assistance, including a website and telephone number where information on applying may be obtained.
(3) A list of local organizations or agencies (public or private) that may provide assistance with an application for medical assistance.
(4) A contact number for the patient to call a large health-care facility to reach someone who can assist the patient with an application for medical assistance.
(d) The notice required under this section must only be sent to patients receiving services in an emergency department, admitted to a hospital, or receiving surgery in a large health-care facility.
84 Del. Laws, c. 198, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25J. Medical Debt Protection Act › § 2504J. Interest and payment plans [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].

§ 2504J. Interest and payment plans [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
(a) Large health-care facilities and medical debt collectors may not charge any interest or late fees to patients.
(b) Large health-care facilities and medical debt collectors must offer to any patient with outstanding debt totaling $500 or more a payment plan and may not require the patient to make monthly payments that exceed 5% of the patient's gross monthly income. Failure to provide proof of income may not be used as a basis to deny any patient a payment plan.
(c) No initial payment on a monthly-payment plan may be due under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Within the first 30 days after the health-care services were provided.
(2) Within 30 days after the first bill is sent.
(3) During any period in which a medical creditor or medical debt collector has requested any form of documentation from a patient.
(d) Prepayment or early payment penalties or fees, service or administrative charges or fees, or any other fees or charges unrelated to the care provided are prohibited, including on any payment plans.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this section, a patient is not prohibited from voluntarily making any additional or early payments on any medical debt at any time.
84 Del. Laws, c. 198, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25J. Medical Debt Protection Act › § 2506J. Liability for medical debt [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].

§ 2506J. Liability for medical debt [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
(a) Parents are jointly liable for any medical debts incurred by children under the age of 18.
(b) No spouse or other person may be liable for the medical debt or nursing home debt of any other person age 18 or older. A spouse may voluntarily consent to assume liability, but such consent:
(1) Must be on a separate standalone document signed by the person.
(2) May not be solicited in an emergency room or during an emergency situation.
(3) May not be required as a condition of providing any emergency or nonemergency health-care services.
84 Del. Laws, c. 198, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 6 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 25J. Medical Debt Protection Act › § 2507J. Medical debt and consumer reporting agencies [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].

§ 2507J. Medical debt and consumer reporting agencies [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
(a) For a period of 1 year following the date when the consumer was first given a bill for medical debt or 3 months following the date of the most recent payment made towards a payment plan on medical debt, whichever is later, no medical creditor or medical debt collector may communicate with or report any information to any consumer reporting agency regarding such medical debt.
(b) After the time period described in subsection (a) of this section, medical creditors and medical debt collectors must give consumers at least 1 additional bill before reporting a medical debt to any consumer reporting agency. The amount reported to the consumer reporting agency must be the same as the amount stated in this bill, and such bill must state that the debt is being reported to a consumer reporting agency. Medical debt collectors must also provide the notice required by 15 U.S.C. § 1692g before reporting a debt to a consumer reporting agency.
84 Del. Laws, c. 198, § 1;