Chap. 128.—An ACT for the protection of partridges in the county of Roanoke.

Approved January 26, 1898.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be

rmnlawfial far ama noarean th all ar paitire anw moartmarclonge far nrail\ ‘in
the county of Roanoke, between the first day of February, and the first
day of November of each vear. Any person violating this act shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and fined ten dollars for each offence,
and imprisoned in the county jail until the fine be paid, but not exceed-
ing thirty days. In any prosecution of a person for a violation of this
act proof of the possession of any such birds shall be prima-facie evidence
of guilt.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.