§ 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. […]
§ 524. Records retention and disposition schedules.
§ 524. Records retention and disposition schedules. The Delaware Public Archives shall, after consultation with appropriate state agencies, or political subdivisions of this State, establish records retention and disposition schedules setting forth the minimum length of time that records need to be retained. If any state or federal law or regulation provides a retention period […]
§ 525. Delaware Cultural Access Fund.
§ 525. Delaware Cultural Access Fund. (a) There is hereby established a special fund to be known as the Delaware Cultural Access Fund. Such fund shall consist of revenues derived from the imposition of the additional fee authorized pursuant to § 9607 of Title 9 which may be supplemented in the discretion of the Secretary […]
§ 526. Penalties.
§ 526. Penalties. Whoever violates §§ 504, 506, 507, 508, 509, 512, 514, 517 and 519 of this title shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 257, […]
§ 527-536.
§ 527-536.
§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources.
§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources. (a) To prevent the further loss of part of our national heritage and culture through the deterioration or neglect of historic buildings, sites, objects or archaeological resources within this State, including archaeological resources in or on subaqueous lands pursuant to Chapter 53 […]