Chap. 116.—An ACT to allow Elva A. Jefferys to erect a wharf on the Chinco-
teague bay, in Accomac county.

Approved January 23, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That Elva
A. Jefferys, of Chincoteague island, in the county of Accomac, be,
and he is hereby, authorized and permitted to erect a wharf upon
his land on the said Chincoteague island, with a water front of one
hundred feet wide,and extending thirty feet into the channel of
Chincoteague bay, subject to all the laws of the state governing all
wharves erected on the waters of the commonwealth; and provided,
also, that this act shall at all times be under the control of the
general assembly and be amended or repealed as may be deemed

roper.

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