An Act in Addition to an Act, intitled, “An Act for establishing an regulating a Militia.”

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    2 George III – Chapter 6
  • Year
    1762
  • Concepts
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    6
  • Description
    This Act expands on a former Act, “An Act for establishing an regulating a Militia.” Under this Act, any person nominated and appointed to serve as a serjeant or corporal who refuses to serve is subject to a forty shillings fine. This Act also sets penalties for serjeants and corporals found drunk on duty. The Act also describes how companies are to be exercised in motions, use of arms, and shooting.
  • Source
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