Chap. 243.—An ACT to permit Newton Z. Oakley to erect a wharf on the Rappa-
hannock river between Moratico and Farnham creeks, in Richmond county.

Approved March 25, 1902.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That Newton Z.
Oakley, of the county of Richmond, State of Virginia, be, and is hereby,
authorized and permitted to erect a wharf adjoining and opposite his
land on the Rappahannock river between Moratico and Farnham creeks,
in Richmond county, Virginia, said wharf to be built on or opposite
any part of the water front of the said lands of Newton Z. Oakley that
he may elect. The said Newton Z. Oakley shall have the right to extend
the said wharf far enough into the said river to secure a depth of ten
feet of water at low tide; and the said Newton Z. Oakley, his heirs or
assigns, shall have the right to renew or enlarge the said wharf and to
hold the same as private property for such purpose as he or they may
see fit, not inconsistent with the laws of this Commonwealth: provided,
that the said wharf shall be subject to all the laws of Virginia governing
wharves erected in the waters of the Commonwealth, and shall not inter-
fere with navigation.

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