CHAP. 916.--An ACT to make the night-watchman of Chincoteague island, Acco-mac county, a conservator of the peace on said island.
Approved March 3, 1898.
Whereas the business men of Chincoteague Island, in the county of Accomac, have selected and paid a watchman to protect their interests against fire, robbery and disorderly conduct: now, therefore,
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That said watchman, on said island, shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities of a conservator of the peace: provided that he shall have no fees or costs for his services payable by the commonwealth of Virginia, or the county of Accomac.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.
CHAP. 916.--An ACT to make the night-watchman of Chincoteague island, Accomac county, a conservator of the peace on said island.
Acts and Joint Resolutions Passed by the General Assembly of Virginia During the Session of 1897-1898
Richmond, Virginia
March 3, 1898
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