An Act to confer limited Corporate Powers on the Towns and Villages of Canada West, not specially incorporated. 28th July, 1847.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 42
  • Year
    1847
  • Concepts
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial - Partial
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This act legislates enables the towns of what was formerly Upper Canada to legislate various public safety concerns, such as potential fire hazards, and methods of inspecting and regulating dwellings to prevent fires. Penalties for homeowners who fail to meet the standards required by this act are specified.
  • Source
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