An Act to provide for the laying out, amending, and keeping in repair the Public Highways and Roads in this Province, and to repeal the Laws now in force for that purpose. (Passed 12th March, 1810.)

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    50 George III – Chapter 1
  • Year
    1810
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    35
  • Description
    This act legislates the responsibilities of property owners and local residents concerning the maintenance of roads and highways, from assuring that trees that fall on roadways are removed in a timely manner, to governing the hours of labour each resident is required to work per year on the maintenance of their local roads. Penalties for failing to meet these requirements are also specified.
  • Source
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