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DE HB394

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

George Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum penalty for violations of Bethany Beach town ordinances from $500 to $1,500 per offense.
  • Authorizes the Town to impose penalties as civil penalties rather than criminal penalties, consistent with de-criminalization efforts.
  • Eliminates imprisonment as a potential sanction for violations of town ordinances.
  • Allows violators to use a "voluntary assessment" procedure to admit violations and pay fines without court appearance.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Volume 65, Chapter 295, Laws Of Delaware, Entitled Charter Of The Town Of Bethany Beach, Regarding Penalties For Violations Of Town Ordinances, To Increase The Maximum Financial Penalty That May Be Imposed To Eliminate Imprisonment As A Potential Sanction, And To Authorize The Town To Impose Civil Penalties As Well As Criminal Penalties.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs6/1/2010
Administration4/29/2010

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