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Delaware Statutes

§ 735 — Nests and eggs protected

Delaware § 735
JurisdictionDelaware
Title7
PartGame, Wildlife and Dogs
Ch. 7REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH
Subch.Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl

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Del. Code tit. 7, § 735 (2026).

Text

No person shall take or needlessly destroy the nests or eggs of any wild bird, nor have such nests or eggs in that person’s possession.

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Legislative History

22 Del. Laws, c. 216, § 2 ; Code 1915, § 2417; Code 1935, § 2891; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 742; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 275, § 77

Nearby Sections

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§ 7301
Statement of policy
§ 7302
Definitions
§ 7303
Statement of purpose
§ 7304
Designation of Office of Nature Preserves
§ 7305
Delaware Natural Areas Advisory Council
§ 7306
Dedication process
§ 7307
Additional powers and duties of Department
§ 7308
Change in status from that of dedicated nature preserve
§ 7309
Public participation
§ 7310
Enforcement
§ 7311
Transfer of natural areas
§ 7312
Additional protection unimpaired
§ 734
Prohibitions respecting wild birds other than game birds; birds not protected
§ 735
Nests and eggs protected
§ 736
State game refuges; wildlife refuges
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