CHAPTER 177

An Act to amend and reenact § 28-20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to
enforcement of laws as to seafood. . rH 2107

Approved March 4, 1952

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 28-20 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted as
follows:

§ 28-20. Commissioner to enforce laws and require performance of
duties.—The Commissioner shall faithfully, impartially, and efficiently
enforce all of the laws of this State relative to the fish and shellfish
industry in the tidewaters of the Commonwealth, or under the jurisdiction
or under the joint jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, and shall see that all
laws relating to fish and shellfish are enforced and observed. The Com-
mission shall appoint a superintendent of inspectors to be charged with
directing enforcement. It shall also be the duty of the Commissioner to see
that the employees faithfully perform the duties prescribed for them by
law, and observe such rules and regulations as may be laid down by the
Commission or Commissioner for their government.