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An Act for establishing regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of his Majesty, who have resided in France, coming into this Province, or residing therein; and for empowering his Majesty to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of High Treason; and for the arrest and commitment of all persons, who may individually, by seditious practices, attempt to disturb the Government of this Province.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    33 George III – Chapter 5
  • Year
    1793
  • Concepts
    Immigration
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    International/Internationale
  • Number of Articles
    36
  • Description
    This act requires the master or commander of every ship arriving in Lower Canada to notify customs officers of any foreigners that might be on board.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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