1/ That no pond shall be formed or water impounded in the State of Virginia, except in the Counties of-------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------, until after license given therefor by the State Board of Health of Virginia: certifying that said pond as formed will conform to the specifications made by said Board for the prevention of malaria from the pond or impounded water aforesaid. 2/ That the State Board of Health of Virginia shall have the oversight and control of all ponds and impounded waters in the State of Virginia in all things affecting the public health and that it shall be the duty of said Board of Health to enforce, and said Board is hereby authorized to enforce, all such measures as may be necessary (or "as it may judge necessary") in the management of said ponds and impounded waters to prevent the production of malaria from the same. 3/ Penalty clause. 4/ Clause repealing acts contravening this act. |