An Act for the regulating the Service of Merchant Seamen engaged in the Vessels of this Colony. (18th November, 1837.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    1 Victoria Chapter 9
  • Year
    1837
  • Concepts
    Labour Regulation
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    21
  • Description
    This act places various regulations on the contracts and terms of agreement that can be imposed on merchant seamen by their potential employers. It also specifies the types of justice that are specific to merchant seamen, and makes provisions for the application of justice, as well as certain provisions regarding the health of sailors and merchant seamen.
  • Source
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