(a) The rule of construction that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this chapter. This chapter shall be broadly construed to accomplish its intended purposes.
(b) The rule of construction that specific statutory provisions should prevail over general statutory provisions shall have no application to this chapter except to the extent that the provisions of this chapter are considered specific as opposed to general provisions.
Structure Delaware Code
§ 202. Eligibility to enter into a civil union.
§ 203. Civil unions void; when.
§ 204. Status of children of civil unions.
§ 205. Solemnization; license to perform; refusal to join persons in a civil union.
§ 207. Application for license for persons who wish to enter into a civil union.
§ 208. Forms for civil union license; certification of civil union.
§ 210. False statement; penalty.
§ 212. Rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities of parties to a civil union.
§ 214. Treatment of parties to a civil union for purposes of Delaware law.
§ 215. Treatment of parties to a civil union for purposes of Chapter 1 of this title.