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DE HB308

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Brady

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames Chapter 29, Title 10 of Delaware Code from "Code Enforcement Constables" to "Code Enforcement and Animal Control Constables"

  • Grants animal control constables the same enforcement authority as code enforcement constables, allowing them to enforce ordinances related to building, housing, sanitation, zoning, animal control, and public health

  • Authorizes animal control constables to issue summonses for ordinance violations without requiring the offense to occur in their presence

  • Allows county and municipal chief executives to appoint animal control agents as constables

  • Provides counties with necessary enforcement authority following the transfer of dog control administrative powers to counties effective January 1, 2010

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Code Enforcement Constables.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2010
Housing & Community Affairs1/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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