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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAPTER 209.

AN ACT giving the sanction of the General Assem-
bly of Maryland, to a legacy bequeathed by John
Sweeden, late of Carroll county, deceased, in his
last will and testament to the Elders of the Mary-
land and Virginia Eldership of the Church of God.

Sanction to
bequest.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
Maryland, That the sanction of the General Assem-
bly of Maryland, be and the same is hereby given to
the bequest in the last will and testament of John
Sweeden, late of Carroll county, deceased, to the
Elders of the " Maryland and Virginia Eldership of
the Church of God. "

In force.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect from the date of its passage.

Approved March 31, 1876.

CHAPTER 210.
AN ACT for the protection offish in the waters of
Garrett county.

Not lawful.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
Maryland, That from and after the passage of this
act, it shall not be lawful for any person to take, catch
or kill any speckled brook or river trout, or to have
any such trout in his or her possession except during
the months of May, June and July, under penalty of

Penalty.

five dollars for each trout so caught or had in his or
her possession, but this section shall not prevent any
person or corporation, from catching trout in any
manner, or at any time, in waters owned by them or
upon their premises, to stock other waters.

In force.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect from the date of its passage.

Approved March 31, 1876.