Chap. 324.—An ACT to amend and Re-enact Section One of Chapter 97
of the Code of 1860, in Relation to the Destruction or Injury of
Bridges, Mile-posts, &c.

Approved March 28, 1872.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
section first of chapter ninety-seven of the Code of 1860 be
amended and re-enacted so as to read as follows:

“8 1. Any person who shall kill a tree and leave it standing
within the distance of fifty feet from the road, or shall know-
ingly and wilfully, without lawful authority, break down,
destroy or injure any bridge, bench or log placed across a
stream for the accommodation, or any sign-board, mile-stone
or post for the direction of travellers, or obstruct any road,
or any ditch made for the purpose of draining any such road,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.”

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