An Act to establish Boards of Health, and to guard against the introduction of Malignant, Contagious and Infectious Diseases, in this Province. Passed 13th February, 1833.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    3 William IV – Chapter 48
  • Year
    1833
  • Concepts
    Public Health
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act provides for the appointment of three or more health officers in the province as a measure against the spreading of contagious diseases. It specifies the role of these health officers, including home inspections, and includes the penalties for those who should defy the orders of the public health officers. It also makes it lawful for the legislative assembly to regulate passengers and cargo coming and going from certain ports into the province in order to control contagious diseases.
  • Source
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