Delaware Code § 11-281

Criminal liability of organizations
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An organization is guilty of an offense when:
(1) The conduct constituting the offense consists of an omission to discharge a specific duty of affirmative performance imposed
on organizations by law; or
(2) The conduct constituting the offense is engaged in, authorized, solicited, requested, commanded or recklessly tolerated by the
board of directors or by a high managerial agent acting within the scope of employment and in behalf of the organization; or
(3) The conduct constituting the offense is engaged in by an agent of the organization while acting within the scope of employment
and in behalf of the organization and:

a. The offense is a misdemeanor or a violation; or
b. The offense is one defined by a statute which clearly indicates a legislative intent to impose such criminal liability on an
organization.

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