CHAP. 156.--An ACT to protect pheasants or grouse in the counties of Accomac and Northampton.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be unlawful in the counties of Accomac and Northampton to kill, catch, or capture, in any manner, in the said counties, pheasants, or grouse of any kind for a period of five years from the passage of this act, or to destroy their nests or eggs.

2. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars for each offence, or imprisoned in jail not exceeding sixty days, by the justice or court trying the case.