An Act for more effectually raising a Revenue within this Province, for the Support of its Government.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    25 George III Chapter 8
  • Year
    1784
  • Concepts
    Government Revenue
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    15
  • Description
    This Act replaces the methods by which revenue is collected in the province. The Act lists the rates of duties on certain goods, including molasses, chocolate, and coffee and penalties for persons who neglect to pay them. Certain restrictions on the collectors' or receivers' participation in trade are outlined.
  • Source
    Not available