Description
An act to repeal acts pertaining to the lumber trade including "An Act for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade," originally passed in 1808, and the act continuing this original act passed in 1811 and extended in 1813, 1815, and 1817. The act goes on to place new regulations on the export of certain types of lumber from the province. The Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or person administering the Government of the Province is given the authority to appoint Master Cullers and Measurers of boards and planks, staves, timber, and masts and spars at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Expectations and duties for these positions and standards for lumber being exported are outlined.
