An Act to provide for the maintenance of good order, on Sundays and Holidays. (8th March, 1817.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    57 George III Chapter 3
  • Year
    1817
  • Concepts
    Public Order
    Religion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    9
  • Description
    An act to make the Office of Church Warden responsible for maintaining good order in Churches and Chapels in Lower Canada. The act stipulates the duties of "ancient" Church Wardens and Overseers and how they are to be replaced. Penalties for causing disturbances on Sundays and holidays are outlined.
  • Source
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