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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Whoever sells any marijuana to a person who has not reached the age of 21 years, or sells to any person of more than such age any marijuana knowing that such marijuana is bought for a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be subject to a civil penalty not less than $250 nor more than $500.
(b) In any enforcement action under this section, it is an affirmative defense that the individual who is under 21 years old presented identification, with a photograph of such individual affixed thereon, to the accused and the identification set forth information which would lead a reasonable person to believe such individual was 21 years old or older.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 1312. Verifying the age of marijuana consumers - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-4-alcoholic-liquors-and-marijuana/de-code-sect-4-1312/
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