An Act for granting to His Majesty certain duties on Wine, Brandy, Gin, Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors, Molasses, Coffee, and Brown Sugar, for the support of His Majesty’s Government, and for promoting the Agriculture, Commerce and Fisheries, of this Province.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    55 George III – Chapter 2
  • Year
    1815
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
    Government Revenue
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    39
  • Description
    A much more comprehensive act imposing various duties on wines and spirits than past acts, including a list of the types of items to be charged duty and the rates to be charged. The act also includes a long list of clauses which details the duties of the various officials involved in collecting and disbursing the rates, the oaths to be taken from those importing goods into the province, and rules for reporting quantities of spirits distilled within the province by distillers.
  • Source
    Not available