An Act to prevent bringing Infectious Distempers into the City of Saint John. Passed the 12th March 1796.

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    36 George III Chapter 5
  • Year
    1796
  • Concepts
    Public Health
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    To better prevent the spread of disease in Saint John this act creates new restrictions on ships entering harbour with sick people on board, and allows the city to appoint physicians to inspect ships and recommend fines for violators.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online