An Act in Addition to, and Amendment of an Act, made in the third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty intitled, “An Act to prevent Nuisances by Hedges, Wares [weirs], and other Incumbrances, obstructing the Passage of Fish in the Rivers in this Province.”

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    26 George III – Chapter 7
  • Year
    1786
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
    Infrastructure
    Industry
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    11
  • Description
    This Act extends the empowers the Justices of the Peace to make rules and orders for the regulation of the fisheries relating to the construction of mill dams or other constructions across rivers that could impede fish and outlines several regulations relating to these obstructions. Penalties for persons who offend against the terms of this Act are outlined. This Act is to remain in force until 1787.
  • Source
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