Description
An act authorising the Proprietors of Dorchester Bridge to remove the current bridge, build, and collect a toll on a new draw bridge crossing the River Saint Charles, in the County of Quebec. The Proprietors of Dorchester Bridge are granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge and, once completed, are responsible for ensuring the draw bridge is raised when required within a reasonable time. 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.
