Title 29, State Government

§ 8728. Division of the Arts — The Delaware State Arts Council [Effective until fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 114, § 3]. (a) Establishment and purpose. — The Delaware State Arts Council is established to promote and encourage the arts in this State. The Counc…

§ 8728A. Fund purposes. (a) Moneys appropriated to the Fund may be loaned, granted or used in other financing mechanisms by the Authority within the State. The Fund may be used for the following purposes: (1) Retention and expansion of existing firms; (2) Recruitment of new firms…

§ 8729. Division of the Arts — Assistance for the development of the Arts. (a) The Director is hereby authorized and directed to establish a special fund of the State to encourage instrumentalities, agencies and political subdivisions of the State and private and public nonprofit…

§ 8729A. Findings and determinations for assistance. (a) The Authority shall draft rules and regulations pertaining to the Fund eligibility, and establish criteria to administer the Fund. (b), (c) [Repealed.] (d) The amount and type of assistance provided by the Division to a fir…

§ 8730. Division of the Arts — Exemption from Bid Law. The Division shall be exempt from Chapter 69 of this title.67 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 2;

§ 8731. Division of Libraries. (a) In addition to any other power granted or duties imposed under this title, the Division of Libraries shall exercise general direction and control over the furnishing of library services within this State. The Director of the Division shall be th…

§ 8732. Council on Libraries. (a) The Council on Libraries is established. (b) The Council on Libraries (“Council”) serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of State. The Council considers matters relating to libraries and library standards throughout the State and other …

§ 8733. The Delaware Library Consortium. (a) There is hereby created the Delaware Library Consortium. The following entities are eligible to become members of the Delaware Library Consortium: (1) Any publicly-funded Delaware library (2) Libraries within school districts and chart…

§ 8734. Public library collection development policy. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Public library” means any library in this State which is open to the public and receives funding from this State or from a county or municipality of this State. “Public library” includes …

§ 8735. Division of Professional Regulation. (a) The Division of Professional Regulation (Division) has the powers, duties, and functions set forth under this section. The Division shall be responsible for the administrative, ministerial, budgetary, clerical, and exclusive invest…

§ 8735A. Delaware Technical Innovation Program — Creation; definitions. (a) There is hereby created the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to be administered by the Division. (b) For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply: (1), (2) [Repealed.] (3)…

§ 8736. Division of Human and Civil Rights. (a) The Division of Human and Civil Rights is established, and shall be responsible for the performance of all the administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of the Delaware Human and Civil Right Commission. The Director…

§ 8736A. Duties. In carrying out this Program, to promote technology development and utilization within the small business sector, the duties of the Division shall include but not be limited to: (1) Promote the SBIR and STTR Programs among Delaware small businesses. (2) Seek tech…

§§ 8737-8743. Diamond State Port Corporation — Definitions; appointment of Executive Director; general powers; no pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by state; reports and audits; tax status; appropriated funds; employees of the Corporation [Transferred]. Transferr…

§ 8737A. Matching or supplemental funds for federal Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. (a) Subject to funds allocated or otherwise made available for such purpose, this State may provide matching funds or supplemental grant …

§ 8738A. Reporting [Repealed].66 Del. Laws, c. 351, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 10, effective July 1, 2018.;

§ 8739A. Declaration of policy [Repealed].68 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 11, effective July 1, 2018.;

§ 8740A. Establishment of the Human Investment and Partnership Program [Repealed].68 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 11, effective July 1, 2018.;

§ 8741A. Responsibilities and functions of the Human Investment and Partnership Program [Repealed].68 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 11, effective July 1, 2018.;

§ 8743A. Reporting to the Governor and the General Assembly [Repealed].68 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 11, effective July 1, 2018.;

§ 8746A. Legislative intent. The General Assembly finds that small businesses in the State are of vital significance to Delaware’s economic well-being and that small businesses provide the vast majority of jobs in the State. The General Assembly also finds that small businesses h…

§ 8747A. Creation of the Fund. (a) A special fund to be known as the “Small Business Revolving Loan and Credit Enhancement Fund,” hereinafter referred to as the “Fund” shall be created and administered by The Delaware Economic Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as the…

§ 8748A. Fund purposes. (a) The moneys appropriated to the Fund may be used by the Authority for loans up to 25 percent of the total debt required, but not to exceed $100,000 for working capital and fixed asset purposes. (b) The moneys appropriated to the Fund may also be used to…

§ 8749A. Fund eligibility. In order for a project to be eligible for the Fund purposes cited in § 8748A of this title, the project must meet the following criteria: (1) For the purpose of administering the Fund, a small business shall be defined as a firm having a full-time equiv…

§ 8750A. Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. (a) There is hereby established the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission (the “Commission” ) which consists of 11 members. Membership is composed as follows: (1) Director of the Divis…

§ 8751. Legislative findings [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) In 2023, Delaware was home to 115,129 foreign-born individuals, which comprised 11.6% of this State’s population. (2) Throughout this Stat…

§ 8751A. Findings; declaration of policy. (a) It is determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding that: (1) The good order of the State and the health and welfare of its citizens depend upon the steady employment, in useful occupations, of the citizens of the State; …

§ 8752. Definitions [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee to the Office. (2) “Department” means the Department of State. (3) “Director” means the Director of the Office. (4) “Offi…

§ 8752A. Definitions. The following words and terms, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, shall have the following respective meaning: (1) “Agricultural business” means any enterprise engaged in raising, preparing or marketing crops, timber, nursery stock, li…

§ 8753. Office of New Americans; establishment and purpose; director [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Office of New Americans is established within the Department to help improve the lives and economic prosperity of immigrants and Delawareans gener…

§ 8753A. Established; organization. (a) There is hereby established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as “The Delaware Economic Development Authority.” The Authority is hereby constituted as an instrumentality of the State exercising public and …

§ 8754. Office of New Americans; powers and duties; records [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Office shall do all of the following: (1) Respond to inquiries from State agencies, the media, immigrant-serving organizations, and the public about immigr…

§ 8754A. Deauthorization of state-guaranteed bonds. (a) The Authority may issue bonds to finance the cost of any project or part thereof with respect to which the Authority has adopted a resolution. (b) The Authority may issue bonds to refund bonds previously issued by the Author…

§ 8755. Advisory Committee; establishment and staffing [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee to the Office of New Americans is established within the Office and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Office in matters regarding im…

§ 8755A. Application for assistance; findings and determinations. (a) The Authority may adopt a resolution, provided that an application for assistance under this subchapter shall be submitted to the Authority, for the advice or, where required by this subchapter, the approval of…

§ 8756. Advisory Committee; membership, terms, designees [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee consists of the following members, or a designee selected by a member serving by virtue of position: (1) The Director of the Office of New …

§ 8756A. Bonds. (a) The bonds authorized to be issued by this subchapter shall be authorized by a resolution and shall be of such series; bear such date or dates; mature at such time or times, not exceeding 20 years for state-guaranteed bonds; bear interest at such rate or rates;…

§ 8757. Advisory Committee; procedures [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Director is the chair of the Advisory Committee. As chair, the Director shall do all of the following: (1) Set the date, time, and place for meetings of the Advisory Committee.…

§ 8757A. Covenants with bondholders. (a) The Authority shall have the power to covenant and to agree with the holders of bonds in order to secure the payment of such bonds, as to: (1) The custody, security, use, expenditure, investment or application of the proceeds of bonds; (2)…

§ 8758. Advisory Committee; power and duties [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee shall do all of the following: (1) Make recommendations to the Governor, Secretary, and Director on policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation …

§ 8758A. Pledge of revenues or other property. Any pledge of revenues or other property made by the Authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. Revenues so pledged and thereafter received by the Authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of…

§ 8759A. Limitation on liability of State. (a) Bonds, other than state-guaranteed bonds, issued pursuant to this subchapter shall not constitute a debt of the State or any political subdivision or any agency thereof, or a pledge of the full faith and credit or taxing power of the…

§ 8760A. Negotiability of bonds. The bonds and any coupons appurtenant thereto shall be negotiable instruments and securities under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State.62 Del. Laws, c. 269, § 1; 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, § 5(a); 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1;

§ 8761A. Default in payment of state-guaranteed bonds; insufficient revenues to make payment. If any payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest due to the Authority or to a trustee or other person as assignee of the Authority with respect to a project financed by proceeds…

§ 8762A. Limitation of powers of State. The State pledges to and agrees with any holder of the bonds that the State will not limit or alter the rights vested in the Authority until all bonds at any time issued, together with the interest thereon and all costs and expenses in conn…

§ 8764A. Bonds as legal investments for institutions and fiduciaries. Bonds issued under this subchapter are made securities in which all state and municipal officers and administrative departments, boards and commissions of the State, all banks, bankers, savings banks or societi…