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§ 909. Special duties of electric utility corporations organized as cooperatives.

§ 909. Special duties of electric utility corporations organized as cooperatives. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Cooperative electric utility” shall mean an entity incorporated in the State that is engaged primarily in providing electric service on a cooperative basis. (2) “Member” shall mean any person currently or […]

§ 809. Injunction; mandamus.

§ 809. Injunction; mandamus. Whenever it appears that any person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in excavation or demolition in a manner contrary to safe practices, thereby posing a threat or potential threat, of injury or damage to life, limb or property, not necessarily limited to utility lines, or […]

§ 920. Definitions.

§ 920. Definitions. (a) The term “automatic number identification service” means an access signaling protocol in common use by common carriers that uses an identifying signal associated with the use of a subscriber’s telephone to provide billing information or other information to the local exchange carrier or any other interconnecting carriers. (b) The term “blocking” […]

§ 810. Penalties.

§ 810. Penalties. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden, or fail to perform an act required by this chapter. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this section, whoever, by action or inaction, violates a provision of this chapter shall, for the first offense, be fined […]

§ 921. Per line blocking.

§ 921. Per line blocking. Every provider of electronic or wire communication services that provides a caller identification service shall provide blocking on a per line basis without charge at the request of an originator that is a victim of domestic violence protected by a court order, a victim’s service program or a battered women’s […]

§ 811. Civil liability.

§ 811. Civil liability. (a) Obtaining information as required by this chapter does not excuse any person making any excavation or demolition from doing so in a careful and prudent manner, nor shall it excuse any person from liability for any damage or injury resulting from the excavation or demolition. (b) If the information required […]

§ 922. Statement of purpose.

§ 922. Statement of purpose. The General Assembly finds that competition in the telecommunications industry provides opportunities for initiating the unauthorized switching of a customer’s telephone service provider without the customer’s agreement or authorization, or the addition to a customer’s bill of a product or service not authorized or requested by the customer. It is […]

§ 812. Conviction not admissible.

§ 812. Conviction not admissible. A conviction under this chapter, even when obtained pursuant to a guilty plea, shall not be admissible in any civil proceedings involving personal injury, wrongful death or property damage. 62 Del. Laws, c. 148, § 2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 1; 

§ 923. Definitions.

§ 923. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Carrier” shall mean any person or entity offering to the public telecommunications service that originates or terminates within the State; provided, however, that the term “carrier” shall not include: a. Any political subdivision, public or private institution of higher education or […]

§ 813. Effective date.

§ 813. Effective date. The effective date of this chapter shall be January 1, 1995. 69 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 1;