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Private Acts of 1955 Chapter 408

Tennessee Code Annotated
Tennessee Attorney General Opinions

SECTION 1.  That there shall be an open season each year in DeKalb County for the gigging of rough fish, during the months of May, between sunup and sundown, in all the streams in said County, except Pine Creek.

SECTION 2.  That "rough fish" as contemplated by this Act shall be those fish defined as such by the State Division of Game and Fish.

SECTION 3.  That all persons who gig fish under the provision of this Act shall have a valid fishing license issued by the State.

SECTION 4.  That any person violating the provision of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00 for each such violation.

SECTION 5.  That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  March 10, 1955.