Title 24, Professions and Occupations

§ 2120. Penalty. A person not currently licensed as an optometrist under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of optometry or using in connection with that person’s name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the …

§ 2121. Continuing education requirements. (a), (b) [Repealed.] (c) The Board shall publish in its rules and regulations the guidelines governing acceptable continuing education requirements. (d) In the event that any optometrist licensed in this State fails to meet continuing ed…

§ 2122. Prescription requirements. (a) No written prescription shall be prescribed if it does not contain the following information clearly written, clearly hand printed, electronically printed, or typed: (1) The name, address and phone number of the prescriber; (2) The name and …

§ 2123. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every optometrist to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation, in writing, information that th…

§ 2301. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Antique dealer” means a person, company, corporation, or member or members of a partnership or firm who sells exclusively goods that are at least 50 years old. (2) “Automated kiosk” means an interactive device that is permanently…

§ 2302. Reporting requirements. (a) Every pawnbroker and secondhand dealer shall create a record and provide information regarding merchandise acquired via an electronic format to be determined by the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security. (1) Such record shall include, at a …

§ 2303. Pawn ticket and memorandum. (a) Any pawnbroker shall furnish to each applicant or customer a ticket on which is printed a number corresponding with the number used to identify the article placed in pawn, and also the amount given in cash, together with all charges and the…

§ 2304. Holding period. (a) (1) A secondhand dealer operating an automated kiosk may ship all goods, wares and merchandise to a secure off-site location upon approval from the Superintendent of the State Police or the Superintendent’s designee. Goods shipped under this section mu…

§ 2305. Inspection of premises and records. (a) Every pawnbroker, secondhand dealer and scrap metal processor subject to this chapter shall maintain at a place of business designated on the license records of all information required by this chapter, together with a photocopy of …

§ 2306. Stolen goods: notice to police. Any pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor may seize any goods offered to such person for sale or as a pledge or pawn, which such person has reason to believe have been stolen. Such person shall immediately notify the law en…

§ 2307. Prohibited transactions. (a) No pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor subject to this chapter shall knowingly purchase or acquire any article, ware or merchandise: (1) From any person or persons under the age of 18 unless that person or person is: a. Recy…

§ 2308. Penalties. Whoever violates this chapter, except where another penalty is provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, if convicted, may be fined not more than $10,000. (1) Assessment of a civil or administrative penalty shall be determined by the nature, circumstances…

§ 2309. Local regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude political subdivisions of the State and municipalities from enacting laws more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter, but such laws shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, the regulations set forth in th…

§ 2310. Licenses required. (a) No person shall carry on the business of a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor without first having taken out a license and duly qualified as provided in this chapter. (b) All licenses granted by the State Police to such persons, …

§ 2311. Qualifications. An applicant applying for a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor license must meet and maintain the following qualifications: (1) Must be at least 18 years of age. (2) Must submit a current valid Delaware business license issued by the De…

§ 2312. Records. (a) The Section shall keep a register of all applications for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and scrap metal processors and complete records, changes and additions to rules and regulations, hearings and such other matters as the Secretary shall determine. Such r…

§ 2313. License fees. (a) Every person receiving a license for conducting the business of pawnbroker shall pay the Division $50 to go to the State’s General Fund. (b) Every person receiving a license for conducting the business of secondhand dealer shall pay the Division $50 to g…

§ 2314. Disciplinary proceedings; appeal. (a) Grounds. — Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Director, pursuant to the authority of the Secretary may impose any of the following sanctions (subsection (b) of this section) singly or in combination when it finds a license…

§ 2315. Pawnbroker’s insurance. Every person applying for a license to conduct the business of a pawnbroker shall first effect an insurance policy against fire for $50,000 for the protection of goods, pawned or pledged.24 Del. Laws, c. 162, § 4; Code 1915, § 1199; Code 1935, § 13…

§ 2316. Rate of interest. No person conducting the business of a pawnbroker shall ask, demand or receive a greater rate of interest than 30 percent per month on any loans secured by pledge of personal property.24 Del. Laws, c. 162, § 8; Code 1915, § 1203; 30 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 1…

§ 2317. Unlicensed pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers or scrap metal processors. (a) Any pawnbroker, second hand dealer, or scrap metal processor operating without the required license may be issued a cease and desist order by the Division and will not be permitted to operate withou…

§ 2501. Objectives of the Board. (a) The primary objective of the Board of Pharmacy, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, fro…

§ 2502. Definitions [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 240, § 3; 85 Del. Laws, c. 418, § 6]. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Administer” means the direct application of a prescription drug, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to…

§ 2503. Board of Pharmacy; appointments; composition; qualifications; terms; vacancies; suspension or removal; unexcused absences; compensation. (a) The Board shall administer and enforce this chapter. (b) The Board consists of 9 members who are appointed by the Governor, who are…

§ 2504. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum; Executive Secretary. (a) The Board shall elect annually from its membership a President and a Vice President. Each officer serves for 1 year and may not succeed oneself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (b) The Board shall hold r…

§ 2505. Records. The Division must keep complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters of licensees, changes and additions to the Board’s rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and other matters as the Board determines. Records kept in accord with…

§ 2506. Powers and duties. (a) The Board has the authority to: (1) Promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with § 2501(a) of this title in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act in Chapter 101 of Title 29. (2) Process all applicati…

§ 2507. License required. (a) An individual may not, in this State, engage in the practice of pharmacy or hold oneself out to the public as being qualified to practice pharmacy, or use in connection with that individual’s own name, or otherwise assume or use, a title or descripti…

§ 2508. Qualifications of applicant; judicial review; report to Attorney General. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure as a pharmacist under this chapter shall submit evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant meets all of the following…

§ 2509. Examination. (a) The Board shall adopt the administration, grading procedures, and passing score of the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) or of comparable alternative national examinations…

§ 2510. Reciprocity or license transfer. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of an application, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who presents proof of current licensure, in good standing, in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory…

§ 2511. Fees. The amount charged by the Division for each fee imposed under this chapter must approximate and reasonably reflect the cost necessary to defray the expenses of the Board as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its services or activities on b…

§ 2512. Issuance and renewal of license; reinstatement; inactive status. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter and the Board’s rules and regulations and who pays the required fee. (b) A license to practice pharmacy must b…

§ 2513. Temporary license [Effective June 30, 2026] [Repealed].76 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; repealed by 85 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1, effective June 30, 2026.;

§ 2514. Complaints. (a) All complaints received by the Division must be investigated in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29. (b) If the Board determines that a person is engaging in or has engaged in the practice of pharmacy or is using the title “pharmacist” and is not licensed t…

§ 2515. Grounds for discipline for individuals. (a) A pharmacist licensed under this chapter is subject to disciplinary sanctions set forth in § 2516 of this title if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the pharmacist has done any of the following: (1) Engaged in or knowingly …

§ 2516. Disciplinary sanctions for individuals. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it determines that a person licensed to practice pharmacy has violated a ground for discipline set forth in § 2515 of this title: (1) Issue a le…

§ 2517. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint alleging a violation of § 2515 of this title is filed with the Board under § 8735(h) of Title 29, the hearing must be noticed and conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) If a licen…

§ 2518. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status [Effective June 30, 2026] [Repealed].76 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 85 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1, effective June 30, 2026.;

§ 2519. Temporary suspension pending hearing. In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person’s license, pending a…

§ 2520. Counseling of pharmacists [Effective June 30, 2026] [Repealed].71 Del. Laws, c. 101, § 1; 70 Del. Law, c. 186,, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; repealed by 85 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1, effective June 30, 2026.;

§ 2521. Impaired pharmacist [Effective June 30, 2026] [Repealed].68 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; repealed by 85 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1, effective June 30, 2026.;

§ 2522. Prescription labeling. (a) A practitioner prescribing a drug to be prepared and dispensed by a pharmacist in this State for the use of a patient or any third person must, as part of the prescription, include directions describing the exact method by which the drug must be…

§ 2523. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent any of the following: (1) A student or graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy from receiving practical training pursuant to an internship or other approved program under the supervision of a pharmacist …

§ 2524. Miscellaneous fees [Effective June 30, 2026] [Repealed].24 Del. Laws, c. 140, §§ 9, 12; 24 Del. Laws, c. 141, §§ 1, 2; Code 1915, §§ 858, 861, 868; 28 Del. Laws, c. 62; 29 Del. Laws, c. 55; 36 Del. Laws, c. 103, § 1; Code 1935, §§ 938, 941, 948; 43 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; …

§ 2525. Testing, screening, and treatment of health conditions. (a) Pursuant to a statewide written protocol approved by the Division of Public Health, a pharmacist may order, test, screen, and treat health conditions that include all of the following: (1) Influenza. (2) Group A …