An Act to amend and make permanent an Act passed in the fifth year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to prevent the Sale of Spirituous Liquors to Indians.” Passed 10th February, 1840.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    3 Victoria – Chapter 13
  • Year
    1840
  • Concepts
    Indigenous Peoples
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This is a continuation of an act first passed in 1835, making it illegal to sell liquor to indigenous people. The original act is also amended, increasing the maximum penalty from five to twenty pounds.
  • Source
    Not available