An Act against the Profanation of the Lord’s Day, commonly called Sunday, and for the Suppression of Immorality

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    26 George III Chapter 5
  • Year
    1786
  • Concepts
    Religion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    1
  • Description
    This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, levies penatlies against certain activities, such servile labour or 'amoral' pursuits (ie. drinking or gambling), on Sundays that could disturb church services or go against the solem character of the sabbath.
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