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12.07--Commissioner to Take Evidence in Cases Concerning Public Lands. Created by R. 1839, c. 60.

Duties--take evidence in the cases of public lands purchased since January, 1834, to determine the State's Liability for such purchases and report to the next Legislature.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor with advice of the Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1839, c. 60.

12.08--Fish Wardens. Created by P.L. 1843, c. 25 § 1. Repealed and replaced by P.L. 1933, c. 2 and P.L. 1947, c. 332. Name changed to Coastal Wardens by P.L. 1947, c. 332, §§ 8-9.

Duties--enforce all laws and rules and regulations relating to sea and shore fisheries except as otherwise provided.

Additional information--appointed by Governor with advice and consent of Council. 1843-1917. Appointed by Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries, 1917--.

Legislative History: P.L. 1843, c. 5, § 1. P.&S.L. 1861, c. 94. R. 1873, c. 293, § 8. R. 1929, c. 138. P.L. 1933, c. 2. P.L. 1947, c. 332.

12.09--Agent to Perform a Botanical Survey. Created by 1847, C. 11.

Duties--deposit in the public buildings a complete suit of specimens of the flora of the State properly preserved, prepared and labelled.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1847, c. 11.

12.10--Commissioners to Settle Stumpage of Ton-Timber Cut on Public Land. Created by R. 1847, c. 26.

Duties--work in conjunction with the Land Agent to settle for

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