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An Act to Amend Titles 9 and 22 of the Delaware Code Relating to Counties, Municipalities and Public Lands.

It became law on Jul 25, 2018.

DE SB 246 · Senate Bill · 149

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Latest action
Jul 25, 2018

What it does

This act provides greater flexibility for County and Municipal governments to enter into public-private partnerships for public lands. These agreements provide opportunities for the preservation of public land and limit the amount of government money required to maintain the land. This act is intended to abrogate the restrictions on permitted uses for public land, including public parks, held in a public trust as provided in the common law, including the restrictions set forth in Anderson v. Mayor and Council of Wilmington. 137 A.2d 521 (Del. Ch. 1958) and City of Wilmington v. Lord. 332 A.2d 414 (Del. Ch. 1975). aff'd, 378 A.3d 635 (Del. 1977).

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 25, 2018

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Where it goes next

It is law in Delaware. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 9 AND 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLIC LANDS. | 52