An Act to prevent the unnecessary discharging of Guns, and other Fire-Arms, in the Towns of Saint John’s, Harbor-Grace, Carbonear, Port-de-Grave, and Brigus, and the Suburbs thereof. (8th May, 1835.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    5 William IV Chapter 9
  • Year
    1835
  • Concepts
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    1
  • Description
    This act makes it illegal to fire or discharge a weapon for reasons other than necessity; that is to say, firing a weapon for festivities such as Christmas rather than for hunting or protection, as it causes disturbances and accidents.
  • Source
    Not available