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(a) Whoever negligently violates § 6073 of this title shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000 per day of violation, or be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a prior conviction of such person under this section, punishment shall be by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both.
(b) Whoever knowingly violates § 6073 of this title shall be fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day of violation, or be imprisoned for no more than 3 years, or both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a prior conviction of such person under this section, punishment shall be by a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $100,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
(c) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over violations of § 6073 of this title.
(d) There shall be no suspension of any fines required under the provisions of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 7. Conservation § 6074. Penalties - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-7-conservation/de-code-sect-7-6074/
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