2012 Delaware Code
Title 3 - Agriculture
CHAPTER 4. DELAWARE AQUACULTURE ACT
§ 405. Delaware Aquaculture Council.

(a) A Delaware Aquaculture Council is hereby created for the purposes of assisting the Department with the enhancement and promotion of aquaculture activities and operations within the State. Duties of the Council shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Examine the impact of laws and regulations on the aquaculture industry and recommend to the Secretary methods to simplify regulatory processes or otherwise enhance the regulatory climate with respect to the efficient siting and operation of aquaculture operations;

(2) Examine research and educational needs as they relate to the improvement of management and operations of aquaculture operations and report to the Secretary on what actions are required to address these needs;

(3) Respond to requests of the Secretary to examine other issues relating to the enhancement of aquaculture activities and operations in Delaware.

(b) The Council shall be composed of not less than 12 members. Members of the Council shall include:

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or his designee;

(2) The Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office or the Director's designee;

(3) A representative of the University of Delaware to be appointed by the President of the University;

(4) A representative of Delaware State University to be appointed by the President of the University;

(5) A representative of the Farm Bureau Aquaculture Committee to be appointed by the President of the Delaware Farm Bureau;

(6) Three individuals that are actively involved in commercial aquaculture activities or operations to be appointed by the Chairman of the Council;

(7) Three individuals with an interest in aquaculture activities to be appointed by the Chairman of the Council.

(c) The Secretary shall also be a member of the Council and shall serve as chair. Each Council member shall be reimbursed for all proper and necessary expenses but shall receive no compensation for time spent in attending the work of the Council.

67 Del. Laws, c. 439, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 67, § 2; 69 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;