Chap. 300.—An ACT to amend and re-enact section 3147 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to the commission of fisheries, the commissioner of fisheries and the
shellfish commissioner. {H B 371)

Approved March 20, 1924.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That section
thirty-one hundred and forty-seven of the Code of Virginia, be amended
and re-enacted so as to read as follows:

Section 3147. Enforcement of law and supervision of employees.—
It shall be the duty of said commission to see that all laws relating to
fish, oysters, crabs, clams and terrapin, and other shellfish, are enforced
and observed; and that all persons engaged in these industries are fully
protected in their respective rights. It shall also be the duty of the
commission to see that the inspectors, police and other employees faith-
fully perform the duties prescribed for them by law, and observe such
rules and regulations as may be laid down by the commission for their
government. It shall be the duty of the commissioner of fisheries and
the shellfish commissioner to maintain a constant supervision over the
industries under the care of the commission, and over the inspectors
and other employees. The shellfish commissioner shall exercise super-
vision over the principal offices of the commission under the direction
of the commission. Such offices shall be kept open for the transaction
of business throughout the year except on Sundays and legal holidays.