Chap. 282.—An ACT to Aathorize the Urganization of Chain-Gangs i
the Cities, Towns, and Counties of the State.

Approve? Jaly 11, 1$7u.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the commoz
councils of all cities and towns in this state, containing a pop-
ulation of over five thousand inhabitants, and the trustees, o1
other proper authority of other incorporated towns of less
than five thousand inhabitants, and the board of supervisors
of each county, are hereby authorized and empowered to es.
tablish chain-gangs in their respective cities, towns, and coun.
ties, for the purpose and object of working on the streets.
roads, and public property of such cities, towns, and counties.
All persons who may be convicted in the hustings courts o1
such cities and towns, or In the county courts of such counties.
of misdemeaner, and sentenced to confinement in jail as a pun.
ishment or part punishment for such misdemeanor, or who may
be imprisoned for failure to pay any fine or penalty, which may
have been assessed against such person, upon such conviction.

2. Such common councils, trustees, or other proper author-
ity, and board of supervisors, shall establish rules and regula.
tions for the care, safe-keeping, and government of such per.
sons while so employed; and shall provide for the payment o!
the expenses of said chain-gangs out of their city, town, and
county treasuries.

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

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