2015 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 16. LITTER CONTROL LAW
§ 1604 Unlawful activities.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property of this State, or any waters in this State, unless:
(1) Such property is designated by the State or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions for the disposal of trash or litter, and such person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property for such purpose;
(2) Such litter is placed in a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; and
(3) Such person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession, or unless the act is done under the personal direction of said owner or tenant, all in a manner consistent with the public welfare.
60 Del. Laws, c. 613, § 1.;
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