Title 16 — Health and Safety
143 chapters · 977 sections in this title.
16 Del. C. § 98A-109. Additional powers invested in a member state’s EMS authority.
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§ 98A-109. Additional powers invested in a member state’s EMS authority. A member state’s EMS authority, in addition to any other powers granted under state law, is authorized under this Compact to do all of the following: 1. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations t…
16 Del. C. § 98A-110. Establishment of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice.
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§ 98A-110. Establishment of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. A. The Compact states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. 1. The Commission is a body politic and an instrumentality of t…
16 Del. C. § 98A-111. Coordinated database.
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§ 98A-111. Coordinated database. A. The Commission shall provide for the development and maintenance of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals in member states. B. Not…
16 Del. C. § 98A-112. Rulemaking.
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§ 98A-112. Rulemaking. A. The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted under this section. Rules and amendments are binding as of the date specified in the rule or amendment. B. If a majority of the l…
16 Del. C. § 98A-113. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
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§ 98A-113. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement. A. Oversight. — 1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact’s purposes …
16 Del. C. § 98A-114. Date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment.
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§ 98A-114. Date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment. A. The Compact takes effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions that becom…
16 Del. C. § 98A-115. Construction and severability.
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§ 98A-115. Construction and severability. This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the Compact. If a court finds that this Compact is contrary to the constitution of any member state, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the…
16 Del. C. § 10001. Purpose.
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§ 10001. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish an integrated wireline and wireless 911-Enhanced Emergency Number Service throughout this State in order to improve and/or enhance emergency communication procedures.66 Del. Laws, c. 270, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 57, § 2;…
16 Del. C. § 10002. Definitions.
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§ 10002. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “911 dispatcher” means a first responder working in any 911 dispatch center who is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and nonemergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire-fighting, rescue, or emergency…
16 Del. C. § 10003. Establishment of 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System.
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§ 10003. Establishment of 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System. There is hereby established a statewide 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System whereby all 911 Emergency Report Centers in this State shall be equipped with and/or maintain a 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting Syst…
16 Del. C. § 10004. Authority of Commission.
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§ 10004. Authority of Commission. (a) The Commission shall require all telegraph corporations, telephone corporations or any corporation supplying wireline telephone service within this State to provide a 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System capability to every 911 Emergency R…
16 Del. C. § 10005. Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board.
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§ 10005. Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board. (a) There is hereby established an Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board. (b) The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the Secretary and the General Assembly on all matters related…
16 Del. C. § 10006. Establishment of 911-Emergency Medical Dispatch System.
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§ 10006. Establishment of 911-Emergency Medical Dispatch System. (a) There is hereby established a statewide 911 Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) System whereby all 911 Emergency Report Centers in this State providing emergency medical dispatch shall, through a contract with the …
16 Del. C. § 10007. Compliance with wireless E-911 service plan.
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§ 10007. Compliance with wireless E-911 service plan. After the Board has developed a wireless E-911 state plan consistent with the FCC E-911 order, all PSAPs and wireless providers shall provide wireless E-911 service in accordance with the plan, unless granted an extension by t…
16 Del. C. § 10008. Limitation of liability.
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§ 10008. Limitation of liability. No person involved in the provision of E-911 or 911 service who in good faith receives, develops, collects or processes information for the enhanced 911 data bases, relays, transfers, operates, maintains or provides enhanced 911 services or syste…
16 Del. C. § 10009. Provider records.
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§ 10009. Provider records. Pursuant to a nondisclosure agreement with the Board and only to the extent required to develop and implement the wireline or wireless E-911 state plans or to accomplish any other lawful purpose directly related to the 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting S…
16 Del. C. § 10010. Confidentiality of information and release of information.
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§ 10010. Confidentiality of information and release of information. (a) Identifying information of provider subscribers, provider-specific revenues and expenses, trade secrets, commercial information and other such information shall be treated as confidential and, notwithstanding…
16 Del. C. § 10201. Purpose.
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§ 10201. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a 211 Community Social Services Helpline (211 Helpline) to provide community social services information and referral services at a centralized location, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.76 Del. Laws, c. 177, § 1; 76 Del.…
16 Del. C. § 10202. Definitions.
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§ 10202. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the 211 Advisory Board. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (3) “Office” means the Office of Management and Budget.76 Del. Laws, c. 177, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 80; 77 Del.…
16 Del. C. § 10203. Powers and duties of the Office.
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§ 10203. Powers and duties of the Office. (a) The Office shall implement the nonemergency 211 telephone number to provide human social services information concerning the availability of governmental and nonprofit services and to provide referrals to community social services and…
16 Del. C. § 10204. The 211 Advisory Board.
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§ 10204. The 211 Advisory Board. (a) The 211 Advisory Board is established to advise the Governor, the Director, and the General Assembly on matters related to the 211 Community Social Services Helpline system and service. (b) The Governor shall appoint 1 representative from each…
16 Del. C. § 10205. Duties and responsibilities of the Board.
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§ 10205. Duties and responsibilities of the Board. (a) The Board shall review the 211 Community Social Services system and services and submit recommendations to the Office for changes, modifications, or deletions. (b) The Board shall schedule and conduct at least 4 regular meeti…
16 Del. C. § 10401. Purpose.
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§ 10401. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism to safely remove illegal, unsecured, abandoned, or unwanted firearms from local communities.78 Del. Laws, c. 134, § 1;
16 Del. C. § 10402. Definitions.
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§ 10402. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, (1) “Agency” means local municipal police departments, the New Castle County Police Department and the Delaware State Police. (2) “CFRP” shall mean Community Firearm Recovery Program. (3) “Firearm” means any firearm as defined i…
16 Del. C. § 10403. Program.
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§ 10403. Program. The CFRP is hereby established and shall be implemented by the agencies as funds are allocated. Within 3 months of receipt of funding, the agency shall: (1) In coordination with the community groups within its jurisdiction, select a location site for purposes of…
16 Del. C. § 10404. Funding.
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§ 10404. Funding. Under this section, the “Firearms Recovery Fund” shall be established. The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this Program, the distribution of funds, and for the safe storage and disposal o…
16 Del. C. § 10405. Personal identification and immunity.
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§ 10405. Personal identification and immunity. Any individual who elects to surrender a firearm anonymously to a CFRP may do so and personal identification shall not be required to be presented at the time of redemption. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person partici…