Chap. 674.—An ACT authorizing the board of supervisors of Alleghany county
to prohibit the running at large of certain animals on Pott’s creek and impos-
Ing a fine therefor.

Approved March 2, 1828.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That the board
of supervisors of Alleghany county be, and they are hereby, author-
ized to prohibit the running at large of bulls, rams, or boar hogs in thac
part of Alleghany county immediately on the waters of Pott’s creek,
down to a point within two miles of its intersection with Jackson river.

2. That when the said board of supervisors shall have exercised the
powers granted in section one it shall be unlawful for said animals to
run at large in the prescribed limits; and any owner or owners allowing
such animals to run at large, shall be liable to fine of not less than one
or more than five dollars, to be recovered as other fines due the com-
monwealth are recovered.

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