Chap. 536.—An ACT to authorize parties planting oysters on ground rented from
the State to erect piers, docks, or watch-houses on the same.

Approved December 31, 1903.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That any per-
son holding planting ground rented from the State be, and is hereby,
authorized to erect a pier, dock, or watch-house for the purpose of hand-
ling or watching oysters: provided, however, that it shall not obstruct
navigation, nor otherwise injure the private rights of any person, com-
pany, or corporation, and shall be subject to the laws of the State gov-
erning wharves, piers, or docks: and provided, further, that this act shall
not apply to any grounds lying in front of and adjacent to the cities of
the Commonwealth.

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