Delaware Code Title 23. Navigation and Waters § 102. Powers and duties

(1) Formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected, where such notice can reasonably be given;

(2) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants, and to process all applications;

(3) Designate or prepare a written examination to be taken by persons applying for licensure;

(4) Provide for the administration of all examinations, including notice and information to applicants, proctoring and grading;

(5) Grant licenses as a pilot in the Delaware River and Bay and its tributaries to all persons who meet the qualifications for licensure;

(6) Receive complaints from pilots and from the public concerning the professional conduct of pilots, or concerning practices of the profession;  to evaluate such complaints;  and to take such action within its powers as the Board deems appropriate;

(7) Issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of records;

(8) Administer oaths to witnesses;

(9) Determine whether or not a pilot shall be the subject of a disciplinary hearing, and if so, to conduct such hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29];

(10) Where it has been determined after a disciplinary hearing, that penalties or sanctions should be imposed, to designate the appropriate sanction or penalty and, after time for appeal has lapsed, impose said sanction or penalty;

(11) Maintain complete records relating to meeting minutes, applications, examinations, the administration of the apprenticeship program, rosters, changes and additions to rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and other such matters as the Board shall determine;

(12) Create and administer an apprenticeship program which designates minimum educational and experience requirements;

(13) Grant an inactive license to: