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Fish Commissioner

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The Act of February 9, 1871, provides for the appointment of a commissioner of fish and fisheries, with all necessary powers looking to the preservation and increase of food fishes the

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A public officer of the United States, created by act of congress of February 9, 1871, whose duties principally concern the preservation and increase throughoul the country of fish suitable for food. Rev. St § 4395 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3001).

Defined under Fish in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A public officer of the United States, created by act of congress of February 9, 1871, whose duiies principally concern the preservation and increase throughout the country of fish suitable for food. Rev. St. § 4395.