An organization is guilty of an offense when:

(1) The conduct constituting the offense consists of an omission to discharge a specific duty of affirmative performance imposed on organizations by law; or

(2) The conduct constituting the offense is engaged in, authorized, solicited, requested, commanded or recklessly tolerated by the board of directors or by a high managerial agent acting within the scope of employment and in behalf of the organization; or

(3) The conduct constituting the offense is engaged in by an agent of the organization while acting within the scope of employment and in behalf of the organization and:

a. The offense is a misdemeanor or a violation; or

b. The offense is one defined by a statute which clearly indicates a legislative intent to impose such criminal liability on an organization.

11 Del. C. 1953, § ?281; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 71, §§ ?1, 2;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 281

  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.