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CAP. XIV.

An ACT for the regulation of Booms for securing Masts, Logs, and Lumber, in the County of Charlotte.

Passed the 5th of March, 1805.

Preamble.

 

 

 
WHEREAS it has been found necessary to erect Booms on several of the Rivers and Streams in the county of Charlotte, for the purpose of securing such Timber as may be hauled out and thrown into the same in a general deposit, until it can be conveniently conveyed by the respective owners to the different places of destination.   And whereas it is necessary that proper regulations should be established to secure the safe delivery of the same to the owners;

Justices in Sessions to make regulations respecting Booms, and appoint boom masters and fix their Fees.

 

No Booms to be erected so as to impede the Navigation.

 
Be it therefore enacted by the President, Council, and Assembly, That it shall and may be lawful for the Justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte, in their General Sessions, to make and establish such regulations as to them may appear necessary respecting such Booms as have been erected or may be hereafter erected in said County, and to appoint Boom Masters from time to time, and fix their Fees for attending such Booms and superintending the safe delivery of the Lumber passed through the same.   Provided always, That it shall not be lawful for said Justices to grant permission for erecting any Boom or Booms which may impede the Navigation of any River or Stream in said County.

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C. 14. Anno XLV. Geo. III.   A. D. 1805.


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