An Act for Licensing Butchers, and preventing them in future from being guilty of Extortion, and other Misbehavior.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    23 George III – Chapter 12
  • Year
    1783
  • Concepts
    Labour Regulation
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    9
  • Description
    This Act is a response to the butchers of Halifax charging exorbitant prices for meats. Allowable prices are outlined, as well as penalties for those found to offend against this Act. This Act also dictates that the Market House is to remain open from sunrise to sunset. This Act is to remain in force for two years.
  • Source
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