CHAP. 556.--An ACT in relation to shooting wild fowl on theeast side of Northampton county.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That it shall be lawful to shoot geese, ducks, brant, and other wild fowl on the east side of the county of Northampton within the time prescribed by law-from battery or sink-boat, but this privilege shall only extend to citizens of said county and persons who have bought property for gunning purposes in said county.

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