§ 4508 — Forfeiture of public lands to State

Whoever purchases any of the public lands under any restriction or condition imposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and fails for a period of 5 years to comply with the restrictions or conditions mentioned in the deed of grant from the Department, forfeits such lands to the State, and the title to such lands shall thereafter rest in the State.

Legislative History

36 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 4 ; Code 1935, § 5745; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 4510; 57 Del. Laws, c. 617.