An Act for the better Regulation of the Fisheries in the inferior District of Gaspé, and to repeal an Act or Ordinance therein mentioned. (16th April, 1807.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    47 George III Chapter 12
  • Year
    1807
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    24
  • Description
    An Act to allow British subjects to freely take bait, cut wood, and fish from any river, creek, harbour, or road within the certain parts of the District of Gaspé. The Act also grants commander of British and Irish vessels the right to occupy unoccupied beaches within the district in order to cure and prepare fish for export. The Act goes on to outline standards for these processes, to be enforced by an Inspector of Fish and Overseer of Salmon.
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