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(a) Whoever violates the rules and regulations promulgated by the county government shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50 and costs for each offense, or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both.
(b) All rules and regulations of the county government shall have the effect of law and shall be published in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation in the territory to be affected, at least 30 days prior to the time the rule or regulation becomes effective, except in case of an emergency when the county government shall give such advance notice as it deems necessary or desirable.
(c) Justices of the peace shall severally throughout the State have jurisdiction of violations of the rules and regulations of the county government with the condition that any person arrested for such violation shall be taken before the closest available magistrate in the County where such violation is alleged to have occurred.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 9. Counties § 4161. Violations of rules and regulations - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-9-counties/de-code-sect-9-4161/
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