An Act for the appointment of an Inspector and Measurers of Scows and Rafts, and for regulating the Pilots or Conductors thereof, between Chateauguay and the City of Montreal. (25th March, 1805.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    45 George III Chapter 9
  • Year
    1805
  • Concepts
    Waterways
    Trade Regulation
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
    Interprovincial
  • Number of Articles
    13
  • Description
    An Act to limit accidents at the rapids on the St. Lawrence river above Montreal caused by going over the rapids with heavy loads. The Act sets guidelines for the appointment of an Inspector and Measurers of scows and rafts of timber/lumber who are responsible to determine and enforce "safe" weights based on water conditions. Fines to be given to those who fail to comply are described.
  • Source
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