person not a resident of the State, violating this sec-
tion, shall, upon conviction before any Justice of the
Peace of the State of Maryland, be subject to a fine
of not less than fifty or not more than one hundred
dollars, and forfeit the boat or vessel, and all nets,
seines or tackle so used in taking fish; the proceeds
of said fine and forfeited property, after paying offi-
cers' fees, to be paid to the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the county where tried, for the use of the
State,
SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That upon information of
any person made to any Justice of the Peace of
either of said counties, the said Justice shall issue
his warrant to some Constable or Sheriff", for the ar-
rest of said persons violating the preceding section,
and have the said person or persons brought before
him for trial.
SEC- 3. And be it enacted, That any party or parties
against whom any Justice of the Peace may render
a judgment under this Act, either to pay a fine or of
condemnation of property, may at any time within
ten days from the rendition of such judgment, ap-
peal from such judgment to the Circuit Court of
said counties respectively; but no execution or sale
shall be stayed, unless the party appealing, shall give
bond, with security, to the State of Maryland, in
double the value of the property condemned, or of
the fine imposed, as the cases may be; said security
or securities to be resident or residents of the State,
and who shall swear or affirm that he or they are
worth double the amount of the property condemned,
with condition to prosecute such appeal with effect,
and to pay the value of the property condemned and
fine imposed, and all costs attending such proceedings
in case such judgment shall be confirmed, and in
all 'cases of appeal cither party shall be entitled to
trial by jury.
SEC. 4. And be it enacted, That this Act shall take
effect from the date of its passage.
Approved April 1, 1872.
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Penalty for
violating.
Issue warrant
and arrest.
Judgment.
May appeal
from.
To give
security.
In force.
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