An Act to authorize Robert Jones to build a Toll Bridge over the River Richelieu, in the Parish of Saint Luke at Saint Johns, near the Rapids, to fix the rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide Regulations for the same. (29th March, 1826.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    6 George IV Chapter 29
  • Year
    1826
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    20
  • Description
    An act authorising Robert Jones to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Richelieu, in the Parish of Saint Luke at Saint Johns, near the Rapids. Jones is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill.
  • Source
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