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DE SB135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

David McBride

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits non-essential idling of locomotives between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. in Delaware
  • Defines essential idling exceptions: traffic conditions, law enforcement direction, defrosting/heating/cooling for safety, mechanical/electrical operations, and required maintenance
  • Exempts properties zoned for industrial activity from the idling restrictions
  • Allows law enforcement officers to enforce the chapter with exclusive jurisdiction held by Superior Court
  • Establishes penalties of $5,000-$10,000 for first offense and $10,000-$20,000 for subsequent offenses

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Locomotive Idling.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/19/2015
Highways & Transportation6/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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