The State covenants and agrees with the holders of any of the revenue bonds or other obligations issued by the Department under this chapter or any prior law for which there may be pledged the tolls, rents, rates or other revenues, or any part thereof, of the Bridge, that so long as any bonds or obligations remain outstanding and unpaid and unless and until adequate provision is made by law for the protection of the persons advancing money upon such obligations, the State will not diminish or impair the power of the Department or of any successor thereof to own, operate or control such Bridge and appurtenances or to establish, levy and collect tolls, rents, rates and other charges in connection therewith.

Code 1935, c. 166; 45 Del. Laws, c. 275, § ?10; 17 Del. C. 1953, § ?328;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 328

  • Bridge: means the Delaware Memorial Bridge over the Delaware River and all approaches thereto and approach highways and all other buildings or structures connected with the Bridge and all equipment essential to the operation thereof and also all property rights, easements and franchises relating thereto and deemed necessary or convenient for the construction or operation thereof and may include any highways connecting the Bridge with a state road. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 301
  • Department: means the Department of Transportation or if the Department is abolished, any board, commission or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers given by this chapter to the Department shall be given by law. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 301
  • 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
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