An Act to amend an Act passed in the forty seventh year of His Majesty’s reign, inituled, “An Act for the better regulation of the Fisheries in the Inferior District of Gaspé, and to repeal an Act or Ordinance, therein mentioned,” and to make further regulations for the said Fisheries. (14th April, 1808.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    48 George III Chapter 31
  • Year
    1808
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    17
  • Description
    An Act to amend a former Act passed in 1807, that allowed British subjects to freely take bait, cut wood, and fish from any river, creek, harbour, or road within the certain parts of the District of Gaspé. The Act also granted commander of British and Irish vessels the right to occupy unoccupied beaches within the district in order to cure and prepare fish for export. The amendments establish that all casks, barrels, or tierces of fish must be inspected by the Inspector of Fish prior to export. The Act implements further restrictions regarding how fish should be caught and exported and adds further instructions for the Inspector of Fish's duties.
  • Source
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