An Act for preserving the Bank of the River Saint John, in Front of the Parishes of Magerville, Sheffield, and Waterborough.

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    34 George III Chapter 9
  • Year
    1794
  • Concepts
    Waterways
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act aims to preserve the banks of the Saint John River in certain parishes by prohibiting livestock from grazing these banks, establishes fines for owners who do not abide by these terms, and allows local Justices of the Peace to erect swing gates and water fences along the highway to prevent such grazing.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online