Private Acts of 1955 Chapter 149

SECTION 1. That in counties of this State having a population of not less than 16,010 persons, and not more than 16,040 persons, according to the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census, the Quarterly County Courts are authorized to pass a resolution fixing the jailer's fees in such county at an amount not in excess of twenty-five cents per day in addition to the amount now provided by law for keeping and feeding each prisoner in the county jail or workhouse.

SECTION 2. That for keeping and feeding each prisoner in his jail in such counties as come under the provisions of this Act, such jailer is authorized to receive and accept such amount as herein provided and fixed by the said Quarterly County Court.

SECTION 3. That when such amount is fixed by resolution by the Quarterly County Court the same shall be paid under the same conditions and in the same manner as is now provided by law.

SECTION 4. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: February 6, 1945