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§ 6101 Definitions 7
§ 6102 Jurisdiction to lease 7
§ 6103 Surveys 7
§ 6104 Permits for surveys 7
§ 6105 Filing of records of drilling; confidential nature of records 7
§ 6106 Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties; jurisdiction of … 7
§ 6107 Public hearings; notice 7
§ 6108 Determination of whether lease is in the public interest 7
§ 6109 Maximum area 7
§ 6110 Form of lease or permit 7
§ 6111 Exclusive right to drill and remove minerals 7
§ 6112 Royalty 7
§ 6113 Lien on production 7
§ 6114 Rental for leased land 7
§ 6115 Bonds 7
§ 6116 Cessation of production 7
§ 6117 Slant and adjacent drilling 7
§ 6118 Restoration of visible lands to original condition 7
§ 6119 Pollution and contamination prohibited 7
§ 6120 Extension of lease where permits required 7
§ 6121 Commencing of operations for drilling 7
§ 6122 Nonconflicting uses 7
§ 6123 Assignability of lease 7
§ 6124 Protection against drainage 7
§ 6125 Surrender by lessee 7
§ 6126 Cancellation of lease; judicial proceedings 7
§ 6127 Lease shall conform to all laws, rules and regulations 7
§ 6128 Notice of offer to lease; bid award; fee 7
§ 6129 Execution of lease 7
§ 6130 Proceeds to General Fund 7
§ 6131 Discriminatory bidding requirements prohibited 7
§ 6132 Retention or protection of fill 7
§ 6133 Interest leaseable 7
§ 6134 Joint exploration 7
§ 6135 Sulphur 7
§ 6136 Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety 7
§ 6137 No permit or lease to violators of this chapter 7
§ 6138 Rules, regulations, orders 7
§ 6139 Federal approval 7
§ 6140 Delegation of authority 7
§ 6141 Existing rights 7
§ 6142 Violations; enforcement; civil and criminal penalties 7
§ 6143 Cease and desist order 7
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Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 7 > Chapter 61 - Minerals in Submerged Lands

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  • Attorney-at-law: A person who is legally qualified and licensed to practice law, and to represent and act for clients in legal proceedings.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
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  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Infant: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
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  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
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  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.