An Act to regulate the Cutting of Channels in the Ice, in various Ports and Harbors of this Island. (12th June,1834.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    4 William IV Chapter 2 (Session 1)
  • Year
    1834
  • Concepts
    Waterways
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act allows for the appointment of committees for each harbour or channel to regulate when channels can be cut into the ice of their respective waterways in order to allow fishing boats to go sealing. It specifies how these committees will be appointed, how long their terms will be, and penalties to be served by crews who do not conform to the decisions of the committee.
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