An Act for the relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen, Fishermen, and other Persons. (30th March, 1836.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    6 William IV Chapter 1
  • Year
    1836
  • Concepts
    Welfare
    Labour Regulation
    Public Health
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    14
  • Description
    This act makes financial arrangements for disabled seamen and fishermen who are no longer able to work by charging a duty on ships' masters in various districts. It specifies how these duties are to be collected, when, and by whom, appointing a board of directors who would be responsible for administering the collection and disbursement of the funds in various districts named.
  • Source
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