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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, upon the acquisition by the county government of areas of land, whether by sheriff's sale or otherwise, previously shown as open space on the recorded plats of the county, such lands shall be deemed as dedicated and available for public use. Such acquisition shall not impose any duty or obligation upon the county government or other public agency to improve, repair or maintain the open space.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 9. Counties § 3013. Effect of open space acquisition - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-9-counties/de-code-sect-9-3013/
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