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§ 5409. Exceptions.

§ 5409. Exceptions. (a) Human skeletal remains acquired from commercial biological supply houses or through medical means are not subject to this chapter. (b) Human skeletal remains determined to be within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner are not subject to the prohibitions contained in this chapter. (c) Human skeletal remains acquired through archaeological excavations […]

§ 5905. Written waivers.

§ 5905. Written waivers. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, §§ 5903 and 5904 of this title shall be applicable to the duties and liability of an owner of land leased to the State, or any subdivision thereof, for recreational purposes. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 5905;  55 Del. Laws, c. 449.; 

§ 5410. Criminal penalties.

§ 5410. Criminal penalties. Any person who violates § 5408 of this title shall upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or be imprisoned not more than 2 years or both. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, […]

§ 5906. Limitations on exemption from liability.

§ 5906. Limitations on exemption from liability. Nothing in this chapter limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists: (1) For wilful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity; (2) For injury suffered in any case where the owner of land charges the person or persons […]

§ 5411. Rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.

§ 5411. Rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines. The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may, with the approval of the Department of State, formulate and adopt such rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines as it considers necessary for the effective execution of its purposes under this chapter. 75 Del. Laws, c. 153, § 10;  83 Del. […]

§ 5907. Exemptions.

§ 5907. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: (1) Create a duty of care, or ground of liability, for injury to persons or property; (2) Relieve any person using the land of another for recreational purposes from any obligation which he or she may have in the absence of this chapter to […]

§ 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes.

§ 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes. The Delaware Geological Survey shall have the following purposes and objectives: (1) The systematic investigation of the geologic structure of the State, the nature and composition of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their areal extent and thickness, and other features that may lead to a better understanding of […]

§ 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey.

§ 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey. The University of Delaware shall have general charge of the Survey and shall direct its operations. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, § 2;  7 Del. C. 1953, § 5503;  55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 6; 

§ 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation.

§ 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The University shall appoint as superintendent of the Survey a State Geologist and shall determine his or her compensation. The State Geologist shall be a member of the technical or professional staff of the University of Delaware, and 1/2 of his or her salary shall be paid from appropriations […]

§ 5504. Assistants and employees.

§ 5504. Assistants and employees. The University of Delaware shall appoint such assistants and employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and shall determine the compensation of such persons. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, § 2;  7 Del. C. 1953, § 5505;