Chap. 354.—An ACT to protect fish in the Elizabeth river and its tributaries.

Approved March 28, 1902.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be
unlawful to take or catch fish in the waters of the Elizabeth river or its
tributaries by means of seines, pound nets, fike nets, or any device other
than gill nets, dip nets, or hook and line. For the violation of this act a
fine shall be imposed of not less than ten dollars nor more than twenty
dollars for the first offense, and upon conviction of the second offense a
fine shall be imposed of not less than fifteen dollars nor more than
twenty-five dollars: provided, that nothing in this act shall apply to
Broad creck, a tributary of the eastern branch of Elizabeth river.

2. All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

3. This act shall be in force from its passage.