Purpose; construction. — Delaware Code § 702
Delaware Code § 702 — Purpose; construction.. Reproduced from the official Delaware Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 702. Purpose; construction.
(a) It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that Delaware farmers who produce agricultural commodities for domestic and foreign markets shall be permitted to act separately or jointly in cooperation with handlers, dealers and processors of such products, with the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the University of Delaware’s College of Agricultural Sciences and any other qualified agencies, to provide funds to assist in education, research, production and market development related to such commodities. It is further declared that provisions for the establishment of Agricultural Commodity Advisory Boards are deemed an appropriate means to accomplish the purpose.
(b) This chapter shall not be construed to abrogate or limit in any way the rights, powers, duties and functions of the Secretary of Agriculture or any other agency of the State, but shall be supplementary thereto, and in aid and cooperation therewith.
62 Del. Laws, c. 176, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Delaware Code § 702
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Purpose; construction.
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Delaware Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Delaware attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Delaware Code § 702?
The text above is transcribed from the Delaware Code, the codified statutes of Delaware. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Delaware Code § 702 address?
It addresses "Purpose; construction.". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Delaware Code § 702 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Delaware source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Delaware law to your facts requires a licensed Delaware attorney who can review the specifics.