Private Acts of 1955 Chapter 298

SECTION 1.  That there shall be a closed season upon red foxes at all times, and that red foxes may be chased with dogs at any time of the year except during such periods as may be fixed by the Game and Fish Commission for the protection of the species in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 54, 685 and not more than 54,695 inhabitants, according to the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census.

It shall be lawful for the landowner or his agent to kill a red fox at any time in the county to which this Act applies when such fox is committing depredations upon live stock, domestic fowls, or crops.

Should the Game and Fish Commission determine that there is need for an open season on red foxes in any such county or counties, they shall have the power and authority to open same for such a period of time as they may deem necessary and advisable.

SECTION 2.  That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  March 10, 1955.