An Act for regulating the Exportation of Fish, and the Assize of Barrels, Staves, Hoops, Boards, and all other kind of Lumber; and for appointing Officers to survey the same.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    2 George III – Chapter 8
  • Year
    1762
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    18
  • Description
    This Act sets several regulations on how fish can be exported, including the regulations on the barrels it is to be shipped in, and sets the standard sizes of lumber to be traded. The Act makes provision for the appointment of and describes the duties of several surveyors including gaugers of casks or barrels, cullers of dry cod-fish, and other surveyors of fish. This act is to be read and published every year as described.
  • Source
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