§ 3802 — Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; investigations; rules and regulations; programs of control; acceptance of grants

(a) The State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control may make such investigations, studies and determinations as it may deem advisable in order to ascertain the extent of growth and infestation of Phragmites australis in this State, and the effect of such species on wildlife and the environment.

(b) The Department may promulgate such rules and regulations as in its judgment are necessary to carry into effect this chapter and may alter or suspend such rules when necessary.

(c) The Department may institute programs of control and eradication.

(d) The Department may enter into agreements with any county or subdivision of this State, with any adjoining state or with agencies of the federal or state government to effect a program of control and eradication.

(e) The Department may accept, use or expend such aid, gift or grant as may from time to time be made available from any source, public or private, for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.

Legislative History

64 Del. Laws, c. 263, § 1