Utilities Law in Delaware
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › The Family Court of the State of Delaware › ProcedureDE 10 § 10-1019
- Special Proceedings › Vacating the Dedication of Open Space and ParklandDE 10 § 10-6202
- Special Proceedings › Vacating the Dedication of Open Space and ParklandDE 10 § 10-6208
- Special Proceedings › Criminal Nuisance AbatementDE 10 § 10-7119
- Fees and Costs › Recoupment of Defense CostsDE 10 § 10-8601
- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › The Family Court of the State of Delaware › Jurisdiction and PowersDE 10 § 10-931
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.