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Regulations Governing State Parks
Section 9201-24.0 - Enforcement Powers- Unclassified Misdemeanor

7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-24.0

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 9201-24.0 - Enforcement Powers- Unclassified Misdemeanor
24.1 In accordance with the provision set forth in 7 Del.C. § 4701(a)(8), the Division may employ personnel who shall have all the powers of investigation, detention and arrest, conferred by law on peace officers, sheriffs, or constables for the enforcement of the Division Rules and Regulations.
24.2 Powers, duties and functions of Law Enforcement Officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control:
24.2.1 In accordance with 29 Del.C. § 8003(a), Law Enforcement Officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall see to the enforcement of all laws, regulations, rules, permits, licenses, orders and program requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
24.2.2 Law Enforcement Officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have police powers similar to those of sheriffs, constables, peace officers and other police officers when enforcing the laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, orders and program requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Such police powers shall include, but not be limited to, powers of investigation, search, seizure, detention and arrest, conferred by law on sheriffs, constables, peace officers and other police officers.
24.2.3 Law Enforcement Officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have the authority to serve and return summonses, subpoenas and warrants.
24.3 Each employee vested with the enforcement responsibility as authorized above shall be required to show proper identification as issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or other county or state law enforcement agencies.
24.4 No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any Enforcement Officer on lands or waters administered by the Division.
24.5 Anyone interfering with enforcement personnel during the performance of their duty in enforcing these regulations shall be cited for "interfering with enforcement personnel in the performance of his or her duty".

7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-24.0

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