# 7 Del. C. § 4508: § Â 4508. Forfeiture of public lands to State

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## Section

- **Citation:** 7 Del. C. § 4508
- **Heading:** § Â 4508. Forfeiture of public lands to State
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 4508

## Text

Whoever purchases any of the public lands under any restriction or condition imposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and fails for a period of 5 years to comply with the restrictions or conditions mentioned in the deed of grant from the Department, forfeits such lands to the State, and the title to such lands shall thereafter rest in the State.

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        4501. Land warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4501.md)
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        4502. Cessions of public land to United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4502.md)
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        4504. Supervision and control of public lands by Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; public beaches; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4504.md)
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        4505. Survey of public lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4505.md)
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        4506. Sale of public lands and products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4506.md)
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        4507. Delivery of deeds; restrictions therein.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4507.md)
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        4508. Forfeiture of public lands to State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4508.md)
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- [7 Del. C. § 4511 § Â
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        4512. Rent from lease of public lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4512.md)
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        4513. Prohibitions against leasing of oyster beds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T7_C45_S4513.md)
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