An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the thirty-fifth year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to prevent the Harbouring Deserters from His Majesty’s Army, and the sale of Arms, Accoutrements and Clothing, belonging to His Majesty.”

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    4 George IV – Chapter 34
  • Year
    1824
  • Concepts
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    1
  • Description
    This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1795, which imposes a penalty of five pounds on anyone who should assist any member of the British forces in an attempt at desertion, and further penalties on anyone who tries to sell any of their gear. The amendment allows for the imprisonment of any offender who does not have enough material goods or money to cover the fine incurred for being found guilty.
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