An Act to regulate the Standard of Weights and Measures in this Colony, and to provide for the Surveying of Lumber. (12th June, 1834.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    4 William IV Chapter 9 (Session 1)
  • Year
    1834
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    15
  • Description
    This act imposes a standard on all weights and measurements to be used on trade goods when determining their worth and sale price. It also imposes a standard method of measurement for surveying lumber, which also has notable implications for trade and value determination. Penalties for those who should fail to follow these standards are also specified.
  • Source
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