Section text and notes
act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 1 29 Stat. 126 Section 461, , , prohibited deposit of ballast, dirt, ashes or oyster shells into Potomac River except for purpose of making a wharf and then only after approval.
act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 2 29 Stat. 127 Section 462, , , prohibited deposit of dead fish, dead animals, fruits, vegetables, ice, snow, filth or trash of any kind into Potomac River.
act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 3 29 Stat. 127 Section 463, , , related to penalties.
act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 4 29 Stat. 127 Section 464, , , provided that none of these provisions be construed to interfere with any work or improvements in harbor or river area.