An Act to prevent the Cutting or Breaking down the Bank of any River, Seabank, or Dykes.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    6 George III – Chapter 1 (Session 2)
  • Year
    1766
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
    Acadians
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This Act makes the destruction of dykes resulting in lands being overflowed or damaged a felony. Persons found to commit this crime are to be executed without benefit of clergy. Other lesser penalties are also outlined.
  • Source
    Not available