An Act to authorise Jacques Morin, Junior, to build a Bridge over the Arm of St. Nicolas, in the County of Devon, to fix the Rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide Regulations for the said Bridge. (19th. May, 1812.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    52 George III Chapter 22 (S1)
  • Year
    1812
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    12
  • Description
    An act authorising Jacques Morin, Junior to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the Arm of St. Nicolas, in the County of Devon. Morin is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill.
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