# 16 Del. C. § 126: §  126. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Effect; distribution > Delaware · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S126 ## Section - **Citation:** 16 Del. C. § 126 - **Heading:** §  126. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Effect; distribution - **Jurisdiction:** Delaware - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 16 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter II / Section 126 ## Text (a) Regulations and orders promulgated or issued by the Department of Health and Social Services in accordance with authority conferred upon it have the force and effect of law and supersede all local ordinances and regulations which are inconsistent therewith. (b) Municipalities and local public health officials may with the consent and approval of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary’s designee adopt such ordinances or regulations in addition to the regulations or orders of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary’s designee as are consistent with the law and the purposes set forth in this chapter. (c) The Department must promulgate regulations in accordance with the procedures under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. ## Nearby sections - [16 Del. C. § 121 §  121. Successor to powers of abolished health and welfare agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S121.md) - [16 Del. C. § 122 §  122. Powers and duties of the Department of Health and Social Services [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 434,  3].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S122.md) - [16 Del. C. § 123 §  123. Reports from public institutions, Division of Professional Regulation and resorts; penalties [Effective June 30, 2026].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S123.md) - [16 Del. C. § 124 §  124. Fluoridation of a water supply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S124.md) - [16 Del. C. § 125 §  125. Preservation of public health within incorporated towns; local sanitation matters; expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S125.md) - [16 Del. C. § 126 §  126. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Effect; distribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S126.md) - [16 Del. C. § 127 §  127. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Duty of enforcement; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S127.md) - [16 Del. C. § 128 §  128. Powers as advisory board; investigations; abatement of nuisances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S128.md) - [16 Del. C. § 129 §  129. Threatened epidemics; appointment of officers to enforce regulations and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S129.md) - [16 Del. C. § 130 §  130. Reporting of potential or existing public health emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S130.md) - [16 Del. C. § 131 §  131. Survey of hospitals and health centers — Required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S131.md) - [16 Del. C. § 132 §  132. Acceptance of federal grants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S132.md) - [16 Del. C. § 133 §  133. Cancer; Delaware Cancer Consortium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S133.md) - [16 Del. C. § 134 §  134. Sanitary facilities of public eating places; permits; approval of construction; inspection; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S134.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S126. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.