CHAP. An ACT to protect wild turkeys in the counties of Accomac and Northampton.

Approved March 3, 1898.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall not be lawful for anyone to shoot at, catch or in any manner kill or destroy wild turkeys in the counties of Accomac and Northampton, or to take or destroy their eggs. Any person violating this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, and confined in jail until the fine is paid, but not to exceed thirty days. In any prosecution for a violation of this act possession of such wild turkey, or its eggs, shall be deemed prima facie evidence of guilt.

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

CHAP. An ACT to protect wild turkeys in the counties of Accomac and Northampton.
Acts and Joint Resolutions Passed by the General Assembly of Virginia During the Session of 1897-1898
Richmond, Virginia
March 3, 1898
2 pages, p. 733-734