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Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 1707. Burning of refuse and garbage in certain residential areas;  penalty

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In any residential area consisting of homes on lots of 1 acre or less no outdoor fire shall be fueled by any material other than wood, wood by-products, limited to paper, leaves, twigs, clippings and grass cuttings and coke for barbecues.

(b) Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $25.

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