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An Act to regulate the Importation of Books, and to protect the British Author. Passed 30th March 1848.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    12 Victoria Chapter 66 (1848)
  • Year
    1848
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
    Interprovincial
    International/Internationale
  • Number of Articles
    6
  • Description
    This act creates a system of rules and duties for the importation of books regarding their copyright status.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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