Chap. 689.—An ACT for the protection of game and to prohibit the discharge of
firearms between the hours of sunset and sunrise upon the waters of the
commonwealth in the counties of Chesterfield, Prince George and Charles City.

Approved March 8, 1898.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be
unlawful to shoot wild water fowl, muskrats or game of any description
between the hours of sunset and sunrise upon the waters of the com-
monwealth within the counties of Chesterfield, Prince George and Charles
City. The discharge of firearms of any description upon the said waters
between the hours above mentioned shall be prima facie evidence of a
violation of this act. Any person violating this act shall be fined five
dollars, and in default of said fine shall be imprisoned in the county Jail
for a period of not less than ten days nor more than thirty days for each
offence; and for each subsequent offence shall be fined ten dollars and
imprisoned as aforesaid if said fine is not paid.

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