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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The following classes of aboveground storage tanks are exempt from this chapter, with the exception of the application of §§ 7402A, 7406A, and 7410A of this title:
(1) Aboveground storage tanks of 1,100 gallons or less in capacity located on a farm and used solely to facilitate the production of crops, livestock or livestock products on the farm;
(2) Aboveground storage tanks used solely to store propane gas;
(3) Aboveground storage tanks of 1,100 gallons or less in capacity used solely to store heating fuel for consumptive use on the premises where stored;
(4) Aboveground storage tanks of 1,100 gallons or less in capacity used solely to store motor fuel or motor oil for noncommercial purposes;
(5) Aboveground storage tanks installed on a temporary basis, not to exceed 6 months;
(6) Aboveground storage tanks excluded by regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter;
(7) Aboveground storage tanks regulated pursuant to Chapter 74B of this title; and
(8) Aboveground storage tanks and associated equipment regulated as a part of a process regulated pursuant to Chapter 77 of this title.
(b) All aboveground storage tanks greater than 250 gallons and less than 12,499 gallons are exempt from this chapter, with the exception of §§ 7402A, 7405A, 7406A, 7410A and 7415A of this title.
(c) All aboveground storage tanks used solely to store diesel, kerosene or heating fuel with a capacity of less than 20,000 gallons are exempt from this chapter, with the exception of §§ 7402A, 7405A, 7406A, and 7410A of this title.
(d) All aboveground storage tanks used solely to store diesel, kerosene or heating fuel with a capacity of greater than 19,999 gallons and less than 40,000 gallons are exempt from this chapter, with the exception of §§ 7402A, 7405A, 7406A, 7410A and 7415A of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 7. Conservation § 7404A. Exemptions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-7-conservation/de-code-sect-7-7404a/
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