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Delaware Statutes

§ 717 — Frightening or harassing migratory birds; penalties

Delaware § 717
JurisdictionDelaware
Title7
PartGame, Wildlife and Dogs
Ch. 7REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH
Subch.General Provisions

This text of Delaware § 717 (Frightening or harassing migratory birds; penalties) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Delaware primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

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Del. Code tit. 7, § 717 (2026).

Text

Any person who shall frighten or harass migratory birds while at rest on the property of another by use of a rifle, shotgun or any other weapon, shall be guilty of a class C environmental violation.

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Legislative History

7 Del. C. 1953, § 724; 57 Del. Laws, c. 96 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§ 59, 71 ; 79 Del. Laws, c. 421, § 3

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