An Act to authorise Jean Marie Langlois, otherwise called Jean Marie Germain, to build a Bridge over the River Yamaska, at the foot of the cascade, opposite the village of Saint Hyacinthe, in the County of Richelieu, to fix the Rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide regulations for the said Bridge. (22 March, 1817.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    57 George III Chapter 37
  • Year
    1817
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    12
  • Description
    An act authorising Jean Marie Langlois to replace and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Yamaska, in the County of Richelieu, upon land in his possession. Langlois is granted the authority to take and use of surrounding land if 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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