Chap. 181.—An ACT to authorize the State Highway Commission to construct
and maintain platforms, walkways or other facilities for the use of persons de-
siring to fish from bridges in the State highway system. [S B 62]

Approved March 13, 1946

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia :

1. The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and em-
powered, in its discretion, upon the request in writing of any department
or agency of the State, to construct and maintain, on or in connection
with any bridges which now constitute a part of the State highway sys-
tem, such platforms, walkways, or other facilities as may be necessary
or proper for the safety and convenience of persons who desire to fish
therefrom, the cost thereof to be paid out of funds furnished by the de-
partment or agency making the request from its own funds or funds
urnished to such department or agency by gift from private sources.
The Department of Highways shall not be held responsible for damage
-aused by the construction or use of such facilities.