Private Acts of 1953 Chapter 374

SECTION 1.  That any resident of Hancock County may lawfully fish for rough fish with nets in that portion of the Clinch and Powell Rivers which flow through such County.  Provided, however, that but one such net shall be used by any single family.  All game fish so caught shall be immediately returned to the waters and not kept; provided the nets are not placed across the rivers or across any stream flowing into either of said rivers near the mouth or entrance of such stream into said river so as to block the stream, it being the intent of the Legislature to keep the streams open at all times.  Provided, however, nets so used shall not be less than 2 inch mesh.

SECTION 2.  That nothing herein shall authorize fishing in said river by means of nets without the necessity of a license from the State Fish and Game Department of the type issued to individuals.

SECTION 3.  That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  April 1, 1953.