The Department may acquire, by lease, purchase or otherwise, and hold in the name of the State for the use of the Department, all necessary lands and buildings for the carrying out of its duties and functions.

11 Del. C. 1953, § ?6557; 54 Del. Laws, c. 349, § ?1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 532, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 6558

  • Department: means the Department of Correction. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 6503
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302