Nothing contained in the laws of this State for the protection of fish or which provide for a closed time in the creeks, streams and inland waters shall be construed to restrict or interfere in any manner with the United States Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife or his agents when fishing for fish of any kind in connection with the operations of any fish hatcheries, but the United States Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife and his duly authorized agents are accorded full and free right to conduct fish cultural operations and scientific investigations in the waters of this State and all fishing and other operations necessary therefor, in such manner and at such times as are considered necessary and proper by such Commissioner or his agents.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-602; 1952 Code Section 28-602; 1942 Code Section 1776; 1932 Code Sections 3424, 3425; Civ. C. '22 Sections 1040, 1041; 1917 (30) 192; 1931 (37) 328; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.