An Act to provide for the maintenance of good order on Sundays and Holidays in the Country Parishes of this Province. (14th April, 1808.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    48 George III Chapter 26
  • Year
    1808
  • Concepts
    Public Order
    Religion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    10
  • Description
    An Act to make the Office of Church Warden responsible for maintaining good order in Churches and Chapels in Lower Canada. The Act stipulates the duties of "ancient" Church Wardens and Overseers and how they are to be replaced. Penalties for causing disturbances on Sundays and holidays are outlined.
  • Source
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