Delaware General Assembly


CHAPTER 561

TAKING OF SHELLFISH

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 7, DELAWARE CODE, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF CERTAIN DEVICES FOR TAKING SHELLFISH IN REHOBOTH AND INDIAN RIVER BAYS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Delaware:

Section 1. Chapter 25, Title 7, Delaware Code, is hereby Amended by adding thereto a new section, as follows:

§ 2507. Motor-powered rakes for taking clams; Rehoboth and Indian River Bays

(a) No person shall take any clams in Rehoboth Bay or Indian River Bay with any rake, dredge, appliance, or device operated by motor power or towed or hauled by a boat propelled by motor power.

(b) Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $500.

Approved February 7, 1956.