An Act to provide for the better defence of the Province, and to regulate the Militia thereof. (26th March, 1830.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    10 & 11 George IV Chapter 3
  • Year
    1830
  • Concepts
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    20
  • Description
    This Act determines who is liable to serve as militiamen for the Province, and who is to be exempted. Under this Act, all able-bodied men having resided in the Province more than six months, between the ages of 18 and 60, may serve in the militia—except in the cases outlined. This Act outlines how militiamen should be selected, trained, and serve in the case of war or an invasion. This Act is to remain in force until 1832.
  • Source
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