(a) Except in the case of shellfish aquaculture in Delaware's Inland Bays, the Department shall charge $0.90 per acre annually for shellfish grounds leased pursuant to this chapter to a resident of the State.
(b) Except in the case of shellfish aquaculture in Delaware's Inland Bays, the Department shall charge $11.50 per acre annually for new shellfish grounds leased pursuant to this chapter to nonresidents.
(c) Except in the case of shellfish aquaculture in Delaware's Inland Bays, the Department shall charge $1.75 per acre annually for shellfish grounds to nonresidents who hold valid leases at the time of adoption of this chapter.
(d) Except in the case of shellfish aquaculture in Delaware's Inland Bays, in addition to the above application fee for a shellfish ground lease, there will be an additional charge of $17.25 per corner within 60 days of the approval and acceptance of a lease. The Department will inspect all corners for said leased grounds and where necessary will assist in the relocation of buoys to their correct location. All corners will be located in accordance with the lease as filed with the Department.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1902. Duties of Department; powers; making and enforcing regulations.
§ 1903. Filing of regulations.
§ 1904. Unlawful taking of shellfish.
§ 1906. Size and advertising of shellfish grounds; application for lease.
§ 1909. Actions subsequent to granting of lease.
§ 1910. Monthly report; failure to submit.
§ 1911. Removal of shellfish; presumptions.
§ 1913. Inspection and seizure.
§ 1914. Disposition of evidence.
§ 1915. Licensees with disabilities.
§ 1916. Expiration of licenses and permits.
§ 1917. Reciprocity for commercial nonresident licenses.
§ 1918. Limited entry and transfer of commercial crabbing licenses.