An Act for preventing Idleness and Disorders, and for punishing Rogues, Vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly persons

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    26 George III Chapter 27
  • Year
    1786
  • Concepts
    Welfare
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, give local authorities the power to deal with people they deem "idle" or "beggers."
  • Source