An Act to declare and ascertain the Period when the Acts of the Provincial Parliament of this Province shall take effect. [30th January, 1796]

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    36 George III Chapter 1
  • Year
    1796
  • Concepts
    Government Records
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This act requires all acts to be dated with the month, day, and year of their passing, as well as assented by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor in the name of the King before being enacted into law. Upon assent, the Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall signal their assent by proclaiming by speech or message to the legislative council and house of assembly.
  • Source
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