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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

Sale of fish
or game.

SEC. 11. In case of judgment and order of sale, as specified
in section ten, and in absence of an appeal and the filing of a
proper bond, as provided by said section, then said constable
shall at once post two notices, one at the justice's door and the
other at the place of sale, specifying in each notice the time
and place of sale, not less than live hours from the hour at
which the judgment was rendered, and also a description of the
game or fish to be sold; said place of sale shall be at the most
public place obtainable for the purpose. Said constable shall,
at the time and place mentioned in said notice, sell such game
or fish at public auction to the highest bidders for cash, and at
once pay the proceeds of such sale to the justice; said con-
stable shall give the purchaser a certificate of purchase, in
which shall be a particular description of the game or fish sold,
together with the date of sale.

Disposition of
proceeds of
sale.

SEC. 12. If there has been no appeal, or if the judgment of
the justice is affirmed on appeal, the said justice shall deduct
his costs, if not already paid, together with the constable's
costs, which shall include a fee of ten per centum of the
amount of the proceeds of the sale for his services as auc-
tioneer, and shall distribute the balance of such proceeds of
sale or the ascertained value of the game or fish seized as
secured by the bond, as follows: One-half shall be paid to the
game warden, which shall be kept by him for his services, and
one-half 'shall be paid into the county or city treasury for the
benefit of the school fund.

Wardens not
liable for
damages.

SEC. 13. The game warden and the deputy game wardens
shall not be liable for any damage or costs sustained by any
person or corporation by reason of the wrongful seizure of
game or fish under this act; provided, however, that the
enforcement of this act shall in nowise prevent prosecution of
persons or corporations for violations of the game or fish
laws of this State.

Effective.

SEC. 14. And be it enacted, That this act shall take effect
from the date of its passage.
Approved April 4, 1896.