Chap. 307.—An ACT to preserve the purity of the waters of the Lynnhaven
river and to prevent injury to the oyster beds therein. (H. B. 453.)

Approved March 27, 1914.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to lay any
sewer pipes or stable drains on the shores of the Lynnhaven river,
or either branch thereof, so that the drainage from such sewer pipes
or stable yards shall mingle with the waters of the said river; and
it shall also be unlawful to throw, or cause to be thrown into the
waters of the said river any dead animals or fowls.

2. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not less than
five dollars or more than one hundred dollars for each offense.