Chap. 286.—An ACT making it lawful to take or catch eels in the waters of
Back bay and its tributaries, in the county of Princess Anne, Virginia, and
providing how bait shall be caught.

Approved March 15, 1906.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be
lawful to take or catch eels in the waters of Back bay and its tributaries,
in the county of Princess Anne, Virginia, at any time: provided, however,
that the bait used for the purpose of taking or catching eels shall not be
caught or taken with drag net or haul seines during the closed season of
fishing, as provided by law. Any person or persons violating the pro-
visions of this act as to taking or catching bait shall be fined not less than
one nor more than fifty dollars for each offense.