An Act to Incorporate certain Persons therein mentioned, under the Style and Title of “the Cataraqui Bridge Company.” Passed 17th Feb’y. 1827.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    8 George IV – Chapter 12
  • Year
    1827
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    27
  • Description
    This act incorporates the shareholders of the Cataraqui bridge company into a public body which can conduct business as an entity in the province. It also specifies regulations concerning the construction of bridges - their dimensions, security measures which need to be taken to assure the safety of both cattle and people, and areas which necessitate the building of a draw-bridge. Bridge tolls, and the penalties for refusing to pay said tolls, are also specified.
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