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(a) After the Delaware National Guard has been called out pursuant to this subchapter, the commanding officer thereof may fix certain bounds within which no spectator may enter without leave.
(b) Whoever intrudes within the limits fixed under this section, when forbidden to do so, or whoever, after entering within such limits by permission, conducts oneself in a disorderly manner or whoever resists a sentry or guard acting under orders to prevent such entry or disorderly conduct shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100, and the costs of prosecution, and civil contempt processes may be used to obtain payment of same.
(c) Whoever violates this section may be arrested by the commanding officer or by the commanding officer's order.
(d) Justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 20. Military and Civil Defense § 177. Bounds from which civilians are excluded; offenses of civilians; penalties; jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-20-military-and-civil-defense/de-code-sect-20-177/
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