An Act for appointing Firewards, ascertaining their Duty, and for punishing Thefts and Disorders at the Time of Fire.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    2 George III – Chapter 5
  • Year
    1762
  • Concepts
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This Act makes provision for the appointment of up to ten persons to serve as firewards in Halifax. Their duties and the spear they are to carry and badge they are to wear are described. The Act also makes provision for persons suffering damages by fire to be compensated.
  • Source
    Not available