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Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 126. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary--Effect; distribution

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Regulations and orders promulgated or issued by the Department of Health and Social Services in accordance with authority conferred upon it have the force and effect of law and supersede all local ordinances and regulations which are inconsistent therewith.

(b) Municipalities and local public health officials may with the consent and approval of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee adopt such ordinances or regulations in addition to the regulations or orders of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee as are consistent with the law and the purposes set forth in this chapter.

(c) A copy of every regulation or order of the Department of Health and Social Services, giving the date that it takes effect, shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and copies of such regulations or orders shall be issued by the Department of Health and Social Services in pamphlet form for general distribution.

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