Private Acts of 1949 Chapter 611

SECTION 1.  That in counties of this State with a population of not less than 18,900, nor more than 19,000, by the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons armed with a gun to hunt or chase game of any sort upon Sunday.  Provided, however, that this act shall not apply to any area within said counties that are owned and controlled by the United States Government.  Any person violating this Act shall upon conviction be fined not less than Five ($5.00) Dollars nor more than Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars.  Justices of the Peace shall have power to hear and determine the guilt of persons arrested and brought before them upon this charge irrespective of the entrance of a plea of guilty and shall render judgment upon the merits.  Any person aggrieved by the judgment of any Justice of the Peace may appeal his conviction to the Circuit Court of said County upon executing bond or taking pauper's oath in lieu thereof for the payment of fine and costs and also executing bail bond for his appearance in the amount now provided by law for appearance in misdemeanor cases.

SECTION 2.  That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  April 6, 1949.