§ 2306 — Stolen goods: notice to police

Any pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor may seize any goods offered to such person for sale or as a pledge or pawn, which such person has reason to believe have been stolen. Such person shall immediately notify the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the premises where the sale or offer or pledge took place or where the goods are currently located. Any person acting in compliance with this section shall be immune from civil or criminal penalties if that person acts in good faith.

Legislative History

24 Del. Laws, c. 162, § 14 ; Code 1915, § 1209; Code 1935, § 1395; 24 Del. C. 1953, § 2316; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 75 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1