Chap. 0042 An Act to preserve the eel fisheries in herring river and its tributaries in the town of wellfleet. Be it enacted, &c, as follows: Section 1. Whoever takes, catches or destroys any eels in Herring River or its tributaries in the town of Wellfleet, in the county of Barnstable, in any other manner than by spear or hook and line, shall forfeit for every eel so taken not less than one dollar, nor more than five dollars ; one-half-of said fine to be paid to the complainant. Section 2. Whoever wilfully places any obstruction or otherwise interferes with the free passage of eels in said river or its tributaries shall forfeit a sum not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars for each offence. Section 3. All fines or penalties for violating this act, with costs, may be recovered in any court competent to try the same. Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Approved March 10,1877.