1831.

LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAP. 245,

which shall have been established in virtue of this act, in

the same ratio, and at the same time as the present donation

of eight hundred dollars is provided for being distributed.

Repealing clause.

Sec. 9. And be it enacted, That any thing, in any law of

this state, inconsistent with the provisions of this act, or re-

pugnant thereto, be, and the same is hereby repealed.

CHAPTER 245.

Passed Mar. 9,1832.

An act Regulating the Inspection of Green Hides and Skins,

in the City of Baltimore.

Inspector to be ap-
pointed.

Section 1 . Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Mary-
land, That the governor of this State shall nominate, and

with the consent of the council, appoint, on or before the

first day of May next, and annually thereafter, a suitable and

proper person to be inspector of green hides and skins in

the city of Baltimore.

Experience- Re-

Sect. 2. And be it enacted, That the person to be appoint-

sidence.

ed shall be an experienced manufacturer of leather, and

shall reside in the city of Baltimore.

O»th required.

Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That before entering on the

duties of his office the inspector shall make oath or affirma-

tion, before a justice of the peace, that he will, in all things-

well and truly discharge his duty in the office of an inspec-

tor, according to the best of his skill and judgment, and ac,

cording to the directions of this act, without fear, favour,

affection, malice or partiality; and the same shall forthwith

Filed.

be filed in the office of the clerk of Baltimore county court.

Build required.

Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That the inspector shall also,

before entering upon the duties of his office, with one suffi-

cient security, to be approved by the mayor of said city

council, execute a bond to the State, in the penalty of one

thousand dollars, conditioned to pay ail such damages as

may be sustained by reason of any wilful omission, refusal

or neglect, in discharging the duties of said office: which

bond shall also be filed with the said clerk, and may be pros-

ecuted by any person injured or damaged on account of any

such omission, neglect, or refusal.

His duty to in-

Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the

spect,

said inspector to inspect, at as early an hour in each day of

the week, (if necessary) except Sunday, as may be, at the

yards or buildings of the purchasers, all green hides and

calfskins, taken from beef, cattle, and calves, slaughtered in

the city of Baltimore, and purchased therein.