Delaware Statutes

§ 6205 — Enforcement

Delaware § 6205
JurisdictionDelaware
Title7
PartNatural Resources
Ch. 62OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY

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Del. Code tit. 7, § 6205 (2026).

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(a)Any person who violates a provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be liable in any court of competent jurisdiction for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $40,000 for each day of violation. Any civil penalties collected under this section are hereby appropriated to the Department to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b)The Secretary may seek appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, in any court of competent jurisdiction to prohibit and prevent such violation or violations from continuing.
(c)The Secretary may also bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of expenses incurred by the Department resulting from the violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated the

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Legislative History

61 Del. Laws, c. 127, § 1 ; 65 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1 ; 85 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 4

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