An Act to restrain Hawkers, Pedlars, and Petty Chapmen, not duly licensed to Trade, travelling to and fro through the Country.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    22 George III – Chapter 1
  • Year
    1782
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act requires anybody wishing to travel around the province to sell goods and merchandise to first acquire a license. The requirements for obtaining this license are specified, and sheriffs are put in charge of making sure that the act is executed. Vendors of certain goods are specifically excluded in the final clause.
  • Source
    Not available