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Statutes of the State of Nevada - Eighth Session, 1877 CONTENTS ________
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An Act to create a State Legislative Fund. Approved January 5, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to consolidate and fund the indebtedness of Lincoln County,” approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved January 18, 1877. |
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An Act to repeal an Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the destruction of noxious animals within this State,” approved March seventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, and the Act of which the same is amendatory. Approved January 18, 1877. |
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Repealed. See Chapter XIV. |
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An Act to authorize the Commissioners of Eureka County to issue certain bonds, and to provide for the payment of the same. Approved January 19, 1877. |
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An Act to legalize certain contracts made by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Virginia, Storey County, State of Nevada, and the “Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company,” of the same place, and for the issuance and sale of bonds for the payment of said indebtedness thereby incurred. Approved January 22, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to regulate proceedings in criminal cases in the Courts of justice in the Territory of Nevada,’ approved November twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved January 23, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to encourage the construction of a railroad from Battle Mountain Station, on the Central Pacific Railroad, in Lander County, State of Nevada, to the City of Austin, in said county, and to authorize said county to issue its bonds for two hundred thousand dollars to aid the same, passed February ninth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved January 23, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the Commissioners of Eureka County to change the apportionment of county revenues to certain funds in said Eureka County. Approved January 23, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for the payment of the indebtedness of White Pine County known as the Hamilton debt. Approved January 26, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to prevent the destruction of fish in the waters of the State of Nevada,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Approved January 26, 1877. |
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12 |
Repealed. See Chapter LXXII. |
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An Act to admit to probate a certain paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Rufus Adams—passed January 30, 1877. |
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An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to legalize certain contracts made by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Virginia, Storey County, State of Nevada, and the Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company, of the same place, and for the issuance and sale of bonds for the payment of certain indebtedness thereby incurred,” approved January nineteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven. Approved January 30, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to require foreign corporations to furnish evidence of their incorporation and corporate name,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. Approved January 30, 1877. |
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An Act for the relief of Jacob Kline. Approved January 30, 1877. |
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An Act for the relief of Harry A. Harville, late Assessor of Elko County, Nevada. Approved February 1, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Nye County to draw money from the County Treasury for certain purposes. Approved February 1, 1877. |
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An Act to abolish the office of State Mineralogist, and provide for the care and preservation of the State Museum. Approved February 1, 1877. |
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An Act for the relief of the First Nevada Artillery Company. Approved February 1, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the payment of certain claims against Storey County. Approved February 3, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of Churchill County,” approved March fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Approved February 3, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for the payment of services of the Clerk in State Library for the years eighteen hundred and seventy-five and eighteen hundred and seventy-six. Approved February 3, 1877. |
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An Act to detach a portion of the territory of Elko County from said county, and to attach the same to Eureka County. Approved February 7, 1877. |
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An Act to amend sections one, three, four, five, and twenty-two of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the government of the State Prison of the State of Nevada,” approved March seventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved February 8, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Virginia to pay the claim of William Cook. Approved February 8, 1877. |
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An Act to regulate the sale or disposal of opium, and to prohibit the keeping of places of resort for smoking, or otherwise using that drug. Approved February 9, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of public schools,” approved March twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, as amended March eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. Approved February 12, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Washoe County to issue bonds for the construction of a county bridge across the Truckee River at Reno, in said county, and to provide for the payment of the same. Approved February 12, 1877. |
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30 |
An Act requiring persons slaughtering horned cattle to keep the hides and ears ten days, and punishing a failure so to do. Approved February 12, 1877. |
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An Act authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, Nevada, to build a jail at Silver City, in said county, and to appropriate money for the same. Approved February 12, 1877. |
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32 |
An Act to prohibit certain advertisements tending to promote licentiousness and crime. Approved February 13, 1877. |
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An Act to amend section two of an Act entitled “An Act to amend sections five and seven of an Act of the Legislature of the State of Nevada entitled ‘An Act to provide for constructing toll roads and bridges in the State of Nevada,’ ” approved March tenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved February 13, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act concerning crimes and punishments, approved November twenty-sixth, A. D. eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved February 13, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning crimes and punishments,” approved November twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved February 15, 1877. |
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An Act to punish the willful and fraudulent killing of stock running at large, and the selling or buying any hide, or carcass, or animal, the brand on which has been cut out or obliterated. Approved February 15, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the Supreme Court, or the Justices thereof, to issue restraining orders pending the determination of appeals. Approved February 16, 1877. |
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An Act to extend the term granting to Isaac C. Bateman, and his associates and assigns, the right and grant conferred under and by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to supply the Town of Austin with water,” approved February sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, passed at the third regular session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada—passed February 17, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “ ‘An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada, approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, approved March eleventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine,’ approved March fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one,” approved February twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved February 20, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada, approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,” and amended March fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Approved February 20, 1877. |
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41 |
An Act to protect the rights of owners of stock shares and other interests in the mineral and metal-yielding mines of this State. Approved February 21, 1877. |
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42 |
An Act in relation to erection and maintenance of bridges. Approved February 21, 1877. |
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43 |
An Act to prevent cruelty to women in the State of Nevada. Approved February 21, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to create a Board of County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and to define their duties and powers,” approved March eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. Approved February 21, 1877. |
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An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act concerning crimes and punishments,” approved November twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved February 23, 1877. |
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46 |
An Act to preserve wild game, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto. Approved February 23, 1877. |
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An Act making appropriations for deficiencies in the eleventh and twelfth fiscal years. Approved February 23, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of Gold Hill,” approved February twenty-one, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved February 23, 1877. |
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49 |
An Act to prohibit animals from being ridden or driven over any toll or county bridge in this State, faster than a walk. Approved February 23, 1877. |
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An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to secure liens to mechanics and others, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved February 24, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning estray animals,” approved November eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the settlement of the estates of deceased persons,” approved November twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize and require the payment of rewards in certain cases. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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54 |
An Act to admit to probate a certain paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Sheehan. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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An Act to amend sections two and four of an Act entitled “An Act granting the right of way for a railroad from the mines of the Virginia City Coal Company, Lyon County, to Virginia City, Nevada, and intermediate points,” passed February twentieth, A. D. eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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56 |
An Act to grant certain privileges to gas companies and others. Approved February 26, 1877. |
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57 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act to restrict gaming, passed March fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine,” approved March fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved February 28, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Storey County to issue bonds for certain purposes, and to provide for the payment of the same. Approved February 28, 1877. |
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An Act to create a Current Expense Fund for Esmeralda County—Passed February 28, 1877. |
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60 |
An Act to incorporate the Town of Eureka. Approved March 1, 1877. |
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61 |
An Act for the payment of the claim of Doctors Langdon and Clark, for the keeping, maintenance, and support of Mrs. Margaret Mott, an indigent insane person. Approved March 1, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Elko County, Nevada, to pay the claim of James M. Mateer. Approved March 1, 1877. |
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An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the Fire Department of the City of Virginia,” approved February twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. Approved March 1, 1877. |
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64 |
An Act making appropriations for the support of the civil government of the State of Nevada for the thirteenth and fourteenth fiscal years. Approved March 1, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for the republication and stereotyping of certain volumes of the Reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to amend “An Act amendatory of and supplementary to an Act entitled ‘An Act defining the time of commencing civil actions,’ ” approved November twenty-first, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one; and to repeal Acts amendatory of said Act, approved March fifth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for the purchase of certain supplies for State officers and attaches of the Legislature. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to incorporate Carson City,” approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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69 |
An Act to provide for the payment of certain claims against the State of Nevada therein mentioned. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for payment to Peter Cavanaugh, for expenditures of money made by him for the completion of the State Capitol of Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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71 |
An Act for the relief of Edward Laban. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act authorizing District Judges to appoint Court Commissioners, defining their duties, and providing fees for the same. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Storey County to issue bonds for certain purposes, and to provide for the payment of the same,” approved January twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act for the relief of Thomas Condon. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to appropriated [appropriate] money for the payment of certain claims against the State of Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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76 |
An Act to appropriate money for the payment of certain claims against the State of Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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77 |
An Act to appropriate money for the payment of certain claims against the State of Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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78 |
An Act providing for paying the services of the late Charles E. De Long in the prison investigation case. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to prevent persons having a claim or claims against the State from presenting the same claim or claims a second time. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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80 |
An Act transferring the unappropriated balance in the State Building Fund to the General Fund of the State. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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81 |
An Act to provide for the payment of certain legislative expenses. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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82 |
An Act to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits to the Indians. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to incorporate Silver City, Lyon County, Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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84 |
An Act providing for the removal of county seats and permanent location of the same. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to provide for the better enforcement of an Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to prevent the destruction of fish,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, approved January twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to enable the Board of Commissioners for the Care of the Indigent Insane to make certain provisions for the proper care of said insane. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act in relation to highways, approved March fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to authorize the Supreme Court, or the Justices thereof, to issue restraining orders pending the determination of appeals,” approved February sixteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, and to declare all proceedings thereunder of no force or effect. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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89 |
An Act to authorize the publication of the laws enacted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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90 |
An Act authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of White Pine County, Nevada, to build a branch jail at Ward City, in said county, and to appropriate money for the same. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to reincorporate the City of Virginia and to provide for the government thereof, and to repeal all other laws in relation thereof [thereto]. Approved March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to create a Current Expense Fund for Nye County—passed March 2, 1877. |
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An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate proceedings in civil cases in the Courts of justice of this State, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto,” approved March eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Eureka County to pay the claims of F. O. Gorman and William H. Long. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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95 |
An Act to abolish the office of State Printer, and provide for the public printing. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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96 |
An Act to redistrict the State of Nevada. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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97 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act in relation to the State Library,” approved February fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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98 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act for the purpose of placing the finances of Lyon County upon a permanent cash basis, and to provide for the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of the said county,’ approved February fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine,” approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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An Act to amend “An Act to regulate the settlement of the estates of deceased persons,” approved November twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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100 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act requiring State officers to prepare and transmit to the Legislature duplicates of all reports intended for publication,” approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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101 |
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act entitled “An Act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and their subordinate Lodges in this State,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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102 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada,” Approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and of Acts amendatory thereof. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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103 |
An Act to prohibit the winning of money from persons who have no right to gamble it away. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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104 |
Substitute for Senate Bill No. 64 (introduced and recommended by the Committee on Judiciary, February twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven)-An Act to amend section four of an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada,” approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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105 |
An Act providing for the taxation of mines that produce one ton or less a day of ore, or mineral-bearing material, and to encourage the prospecting of undeveloped mines. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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106 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act more fully defining the duties and powers of the State Board of Regents, in connection with the State University,” approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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107 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act amendatory of an Act entitled ‘An Act concerning juries,’ ” approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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108 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada,’ approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,” approved March sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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109 |
An Act to provide for the preservation of fish in the waters of this State. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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110 |
An Act concerning vagrancy and vagrants. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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111 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning District Attorneys, approved March eleventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, approved March eleventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven,” approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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112 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning juries,” approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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113 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to encourage the growth of forest trees.” Approved March 5, 1877. |
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114 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning estray animals,” approved November eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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115 |
An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act prescribing rules and regulations for the execution of the trust arising under the Act of Congress entitled ‘An Act for the relief of the inhabitants of cities and towns upon the public lands,’ approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven,” approved February twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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116 |
An Act amendatory of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of public schools,” approved March twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and of Acts amendatory thereof. Approved March 5, 1877. |
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117 |
An Act to provide for the payment of the State’s proportion of the extraordinary expenses for assistant counsel, incurred in the several cases brought to enforce and resist the collection of the tax on the proceeds of the mines, during the twelfth fiscal year. Approved March 8, 1877. |
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118 |
An Act to provide for the purchase, for the benefit of the State School Fund, of the bonds of this State known as the Territorial bonds. Approved March 8, 1877. |
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119 |
An Act to create a Current Expense Fund for Lincoln County—passed March 14, 1877. |
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120 |
An Act admitting Charles S. Queen, a minor, to practice law, upon examination and due proof of qualification, as provided by law—passed March 14, 1877. |
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121 |
An Act to create a Current Expense Fund for White Pine County—passed March 14, 1877. |
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122 |
An Act to authorize the School Trustees of School District Number Ten, in Washoe County, to issue bonds for the purpose of providing additional school buildings for said school district—passed March 14, 1877. |
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123 |
An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Esmeralda County to issue certain bonds, and to provide for the payment of the same—passed March 14, 1877. |
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124 |
An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County to issue bonds for certain purposes—passed March 14, 1877. |
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125 |
An Act to authorize the School Trustees of School District Number One, in the County of Elko, State of Nevada, to issue bonds for the purpose of providing additional school buildings for said school district—passed March 14, 1877. |
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126 |
An Act to create Inspectors and to provide for the inspection of gas meters—passed March 14, 1877. |
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127 |
An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Storey County to issue bonds for school purposes in the Virginia and Gold Hill School Districts, and to provide for the payment of the same—passed March 14, 1877. |
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128 |
An Act to grant the right of way for an endless wire rope railroad from a point in the City of Virginia, in the County of Storey, to a point in the Town of Gold Hill, in the same county, and to protect the same—passed March 14, 1877. |
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