Chap. 376.—An ACT for the Prevention of Prize-Fighting within the State
of Virginia.

Approved November 1, 1870.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
every person who, by previous engagement or arrangement,
meets another person and engages in a fight, commonly known
as a prize-fight, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state
prison not exceeding five years, or by fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars, or both, in the discretion of the jury.

2. Whoever is present at such fight as an aid, second or
surgeon, or advises, encourages, or promotes such fight, shall
be punished by imprisonment in the state prison not exceed-
ing three years, or by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars,
or both.

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