Surveyor of Falls of James River (Va.)

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On 24 January 1803 the General Assembly passed an act prohibiting the use of fish dams or traps on the James River each year between 1 June and the end of February of the succeeding year. The governor appointed a surveyor of the falls of James River to enforce the act; offenders were subject to a hundred dollar fine.

From the description of Pay and expense vouchers, 1803-1821. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122538486

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Virginia
James River (Va.)
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Fishes
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Active 1803

Active 1821

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