Chap. 678.—An ACT to authorize the county court of Wise county to have
certain obstruction removed from Guest’s river, in Wise county.

Approved March 8, 1896.

Whereas there are certain falls in Guest’s river, in Wise county,
that obstruct the free passage of fish up said stream; and whereas
the citizens of said county who live above said falls being desirous
of having said obstruction removed, so as to allow the free passage
of fish up said Guest’s river; therefore,
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That upon a
petition of fifty voters of said county of Wise the judge of the county
court of said county may make an order allowing any person or per-
sons who may desire to do so to blow or blast out any obstruction in
Guest’s river that prevents the free passage of fish up said stream:
provided that in doing so no private property shall be injured; and
provided, further, the cost of the same shall be paid by those who
make application for the same.

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