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§ 608. Use of respectful language when referring to persons with disabilities.

§ 608. Use of respectful language when referring to persons with disabilities. (a) The General Assembly recognizes that language used in reference to individuals with disabilities shapes and reflects society’s attitudes toward people with disabilities. Many of the terms currently used diminish the humanity and natural condition of having a disability. Certain terms are demeaning […]

§ 560. Freedom Trail.

§ 560. Freedom Trail. Consistent with the authority granted to the Department of State pursuant to §§ 551 and 552 of this title, the Department shall consider and recognize Delaware’s Underground Railroad and other historical sites associated with African American Freedom in Delaware and designate such sites with specially designated Freedom Trail markers. The Department […]

§ 571. Establishment of State Museum.

§ 571. Establishment of State Museum. The Department of State may establish and maintain under its jurisdiction a division to be known as the Delaware State Museum to be located in the City of Dover. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 1;  29 Del. C. 1953, § 3371;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§ 1B, […]

§ 572. Purpose of State Museum.

§ 572. Purpose of State Museum. The purpose of the Delaware State Museum is to: (1) Collect and preserve for the citizens of Delaware permanent exhibits of some phases of the social, cultural, industrial, agricultural and commercial life of the State and of its natural resources; (2) Prepare and circulate for use in the schools […]

§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum.

§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum. The Department may: (1) Solicit and receive funds for the purpose of restoring and equipping the State Museum; and (2) Collect and prepare suitable exhibits, purchase necessary supplies, tools and equipment and employ a curator and other personnel necessary for the adequate operation of the […]

§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum.

§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum. The expenses of water, electric lights, heating fuel and janitors’ supplies shall be paid from the funds of the Department. The State Insurance Commissioner shall provide adequate insurance for protection against fire, smoke, theft and wind damage. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 5;  29 Del. C. […]

§ 601. Obtaining portraits by gift.

§ 601. Obtaining portraits by gift. The Department of State shall continue to obtain, by gift, portraits of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, governors, United States Senators, Representatives, judges of courts, cabinet officers, Naval, Army and Air Force officers and colonial and United States officials who are from Delaware. 29 Del. C. 1953, […]

§ 602. Certified or registered mail.

§ 602. Certified or registered mail. The State, its various offices, departments and agencies may use certified mail in all cases where registered mail was required prior to September 30, 1959. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 7601;  52 Del. Laws, c. 191, § 1; 

§ 603. Identification of state vehicles.

§ 603. Identification of state vehicles. All state-owned boats and motor vehicles shall bear prominent identification, at least on the rear thereof, identifying such vehicles as state-owned vehicles. Exceptions are the Governor’s car, vehicles of the State Police, state detectives, enforcement vehicles of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control operated by environmental protection […]