An Act for the better regulation of the Fisheries in the Inferior District of Gaspe. (21st March, 1836.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    6 William IV Chapter 57
  • Year
    1836
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
    Industry
    Indigenous Peoples
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    55
  • Description
    This Act makes several provisions to support the fisheries in Gaspe, including allowing unoccupied beach to be used to cure and prepare fish for exportation. The Act outlines several rules and regulations for the fisheries, including where and how fishing may take place. Fishing weirs, as used by Indigenous Peoples are not to be used as they are destructive to the salmon industry. Penalties for those who act in defiance of this Act are described.
  • Source
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