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snared or found in possession, except such birds

as may be kept for breeding or ornamental pur-

poses.

198. And be it enacted, That any person offend-

ing against any of the provisions of this act, and

being convicted thereof before any justice of the

peace in this county, or by the oath or affirmation

of one or more witnesses, shall forfeit the fine or

Fines — how

fines named in this act for the use of the society

disposed of.

for the protection of game, fish and birds of Alle-

gany county, incorporated or to be incorporated
under the General Incorporation Laws of Mary-

land, and if the offender, after being convicted of

the offence, shall refuse to pay the said fines so im-

posed by this act, he or they shall be committed

to the jail of the county for every such offence for

the space of ten days, provided however, that such

conviction shall be made within sixty days after

committing the offence.

198a. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty

of the constables and public officers of the several

election districts of the county or wards of the

Arrest for

several cities, to arrest all persons whom they may

violations.

see or suspect of violating any of the sections of

this act, and take them before the nearest justice

of the peace, to be dealt with as this act directs.

In force.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take

effect from the date of its passage.

Approved April 5, 1878.