Delaware Statutes
§ 1904 — Unlawful taking of shellfish
(a)It shall be unlawful to take any shellfish from any waters or shellfish grounds of this State unless specifically authorized by statute or regulation.
(b)Except on leased shellfish aquaculture sites, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take shellfish, except crabs, conchs (whelks) and clams, for commercial purposes on Sundays, provided however, that clams may not be taken for commercial purposes on any Sunday between and including this State’s designated Memorial Day and Labor Day, next ensuing.
(c)It shall be unlawful to take shellfish for commercial purposes between sunset and sunrise, except a commercial crab pot licensee or a commercial conch pot licensee may take blue crabs or conchs, respectively, 1 hour before sunrise.
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Legislative History
60 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 2 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 4 ; 68 Del. Laws, c. 412, §§ 1, 2 ; 69 Del. Laws, c. 284, §§ 2, 3 ; 79 Del. Laws, c. 178, § 2
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§ 1901
Definitions§ 1903
Filing of regulations§ 1905
Leases§ 1907
Fees for lease§ 1908
Term of leases§ 1912
Penalties§ 1913
Inspection and seizure§ 1914
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