Chap. 25.—An ACT to authorize the board of supervisors of any county or
council of any city or town to offer rewards for the arrest and convic-
tion of criminals where the crime was committed within the limits of said
counties, cities or towns.

Approved February 17. 1906.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That when a felony
has been committed, or attempted to be committed, in any county, city
or town of this State, the board of supervisors of said county, or the coun-
cil of said city or town, where said offense has been committed may, in
their discretion, offer such reward as they think right, not to exceed one
hundred dollars, for the arrest and conviction of said criminal. Said re-
ward to be paid out of the county levy or contingent fund of the city or
town when duly approved and ordered to be paid.