In addition to and not in lieu of any other powers granted under this chapter, the Secretary may promulgate reasonable rules, regulations and orders necessary to regulate geological, geophysical and seismic surveys on, and operations to remove oil, gas, sulphur and other minerals from the tide and submerged lands of this State under this chapter.

7 Del. C. 1953, § ?6438; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § ?1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § ?1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 508, § ?1;