§ 8008 — Division of Parks and Recreation

The Division of Parks and Recreation is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows:

(1) The Division of Parks and Recreation shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the State Park Commission of Delaware pursuant to Chapters 45, 47 and 58 [repealed] of Title 7.

(2) To help supplement general funds the Division of Parks and Recreation shall be authorized to solicit donations, sponsorships and sell advertisements to support park operations, to maintain park facilities and to support park programs including but not limited to concerts and events. All of the funds collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the General Fund of this State and designated solely for park operations and maintenance. Persons or entities that donate, sponsor or advertise shall receive no special benefits other than, at the Division’s discretion, recognition in the park program guides, website and/or at the parks.

Legislative History

29 Del. C. 1953, § 8007; 57 Del. Laws, c. 302, § 1 ; 57 Del. Laws, c. 739, § 223 ; 59 Del. Laws, c. 372, §§ 3, 4 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 209, § 1 ; 80 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 1