Chapter 23.
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CHAP. 23.— Joint Resolution Authorizing the Secretary of War to issue permits for the diversion of water from the Niagara River. July 12, 1919. [[S. J. Res. 63](/us/bill/66/sjres/63).] [[Public, No. 3](/us/bill/66/pubres/3).] *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the Secretary of War be, Niagara River.Diversion of water permitted from, above the Falls.Limit.Vol. 40, p. 633.and he is hereby, authorized to issue permits, revocable at will, for the diversion of water in the United States from the Niagara River above the Falls for the creation of power to individuals, companies, or corporations which are now actually producing power from the waters of said river, in quantities which in no event shall exceed in the aggregate a daily diverson at the rate of twenty thousand cubic feet per second: *Provided,* That this resolution shall remain in force *Proviso.*Expiration of permits, etc.until the 1st day of July, 1920, and no longer, at the expiration of which time all permits granted hereunder shall terminate, unless sooner revoked, or unless the Congress shall before that date enact legislation regulating and controlling the diversions of water from the Niagara River, in which event this resolution shall cease to be of any further force or effect.
Any individuals, companies, or corporations violating any of the Punishment for violating.provisions of said permits, or diverting water from said river above the Falls for the creation of power, except under a permit issued under the authority of this law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000 nor less than $500, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year nor less than thirty days, or both in the discretion of the court; and each and every day on which such violation occurs or is committed shall be deemed a separate *Proviso.*Personal liability of directors, etc. offense: *Provided,* That where such violation is charged against the company or corporate body, the offense shall be taken and deemed to be that of any director, officer, agent, or employee of such company or corporate body ordering, directing, or permitting the same.
Approved, July 12, 1919.