Drainage (Ireland) Act 1842

Commissioners to provide in Dams and Weirs for the Migration of Salmon, Trout, and Eels.

LXI. And be it enacted, That in the Construction, Alteration, or remodelling of any Dams, Weirs, or other Works in the Bed of any River to be improved under this Act, it shall and may be lawful for the said Commissioners, whenever they shall deem the same necessary, so to construct, alter, or remodel the same as to provide sufficient Means in some Part of the River for the free and uninterrupted Passage of Salmon, Trout, Eels, and other Fish, both up and down such River.