Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3006F – Violation constitutes class A misdemeanor; civil remedy; jurisdiction …
(a) Failure by any person employed by, volunteering at or an agent of any private or public animal shelter to comply with § 3004F(d) of this title regarding euthanizing animals shall constitute a class A misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided by law.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3006F
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) Any person may maintain a civil action to enjoin the continuance of the violation of § 3004F(d) of this title. If the acts sought to be enjoined are determined by the courts to violate § 3004F(d) of this title, a permanent injunction against such acts shall be granted. The violation may also be abated by any public body or officer authorized to do so by law.
(c) The Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of misdemeanor offenses under this section.
65 Del. Laws, c. 136, § ?1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 418, §§ ?3- 6; 79 Del. Laws, c. 377, § ?1;