An Act to Direct the Appropriation of Fines in certain cases. Passed 30th January, 1830.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    11 George IV – Chapter 1
  • Year
    1830
  • Concepts
    Justice System
    Welfare
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    1
  • Description
    This Act stipulates that henceforward, fines collected for criminal offences and intended to support poor citizens of Upper Canada are to be paid to the District Treasurer where the conviction occurred. Further, the funds collected in such manner are to be used for the benefit of that particular District, just as taxes would be.
  • Source
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