Private Acts of 1955 Chapter 189

SECTION 1. That it shall be lawful for any residents of Monroe County to take rough fish as they are defined in the general fish and game laws, from the water of the streams of said County by the means of a gig. Provided, however, that this Act shall not apply to any areas within said County that are owned and controlled by the United States Government.

SECTION 2. That nothing herein shall authorize fishing in the streams of said County 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 have no effect unless the same shall have been approved by two-thirds vote of the Quarterly County Court of any county to which it applies on or before the next regular meeting of such Quarterly County Court occurring more than thirty days after its approval by the Chief Executive of this State. Its approval or non-approval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the body having jurisdiction to approve or the reverse, and shall be certified by him to the Secretary of State.

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

Passed: March 3, 1955.