Del. Admin. Code tit. 3, 700, 701, Preamble
The Agricultural Lands Preservation Act ("Act") was enacted on July 8, 1991 and provided for the creation of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation ("Foundation"). The Foundation has been charged with the authority and responsibility of establishing and administering an extensive statewide program to preserve Delaware's farmlands and forestlands. Information relating to the Foundation and questions regarding the Foundation's operations may be obtained by contacting the Foundation by telephone at 302- 698-4530 or Toll Free in DE Only at 800-282-8685, or by visiting the office of the Foundation located at 2320 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Included in its responsibilities is the adoption of criteria for the establishment of and maintenance of Agricultural Preservation Districts ("Districts") and adoption of criteria for the purchase of agricultural lands preservation easements ("Preservation Easement") 3 Del.C. § 904 (a) and (b). These regulations are intended to provide guidelines and simplification regarding the manner in which the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program is administered.
Del. Admin. Code tit. 3, 700, 701, Preamble