Sections
§ 6101 Definitions 7
§ 6102 Jurisdiction to lease 7
§ 6103 Surveys 7
§ 6104 Permits for surveys 7
§ 6105 Filing of records of drilling; confidential nature of records 7
§ 6106 Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties; jurisdiction of … 7
§ 6107 Public hearings; notice 7
§ 6108 Determination of whether lease is in the public interest 7
§ 6109 Maximum area 7
§ 6110 Form of lease or permit 7
§ 6111 Exclusive right to drill and remove minerals 7
§ 6112 Royalty 7
§ 6113 Lien on production 7
§ 6114 Rental for leased land 7
§ 6115 Bonds 7
§ 6116 Cessation of production 7
§ 6117 Slant and adjacent drilling 7
§ 6118 Restoration of visible lands to original condition 7
§ 6119 Pollution and contamination prohibited 7
§ 6120 Extension of lease where permits required 7
§ 6121 Commencing of operations for drilling 7
§ 6122 Nonconflicting uses 7
§ 6123 Assignability of lease 7
§ 6124 Protection against drainage 7
§ 6125 Surrender by lessee 7
§ 6126 Cancellation of lease; judicial proceedings 7
§ 6127 Lease shall conform to all laws, rules and regulations 7
§ 6128 Notice of offer to lease; bid award; fee 7
§ 6129 Execution of lease 7
§ 6130 Proceeds to General Fund 7
§ 6131 Discriminatory bidding requirements prohibited 7
§ 6132 Retention or protection of fill 7
§ 6133 Interest leaseable 7
§ 6134 Joint exploration 7
§ 6135 Sulphur 7
§ 6136 Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety 7
§ 6137 No permit or lease to violators of this chapter 7
§ 6138 Rules, regulations, orders 7
§ 6139 Federal approval 7
§ 6140 Delegation of authority 7
§ 6141 Existing rights 7
§ 6142 Violations; enforcement; civil and criminal penalties 7
§ 6143 Cease and desist order 7

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Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 7 > Chapter 61 - Minerals in Submerged Lands

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  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attorney-at-law: A person who is legally qualified and licensed to practice law, and to represent and act for clients in legal proceedings.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Infant: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: includes affirmation in all cases where an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and "sworn" includes affirmed; and the forms shall be varied accordingly. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.