Chap. 26.—An ACT for the protection of decr in the counties of Northumber-
land, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Richmond, King George and Stafford.
H B 125]
Approved February 17, 1922.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly.of Virginia, That it shall
be unlawful to hunt or kill deer in the counties of Northumberland,
Westmoreland, Lancaster, Richmond, King George and Stafford at
any time within five years from the passage of this act. Any person
violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction thereof fined one hundred dollars.

2. The possession of venison or the skin or other part of a deer
shall be taken as prima facie evidence of guilt under this act.