An Act relating to the Fisheries in the County of Gaspé. (14th March, 1829.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    9 George IV Chapter 42
  • Year
    1829
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
    Indigenous Peoples
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    19
  • Description
    Under this Act, all main channels or waterways are to be left open to allow salmon to reach their spawning places. This Act outlaws the use of fishing weirs, or other fishing tackle including among Indigenous peoples. Several measures are put in place, including regulations on the shipment of fish, in order to preserve the fishing industry. This Act is to remain in force until 1833.
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