An Act to repeal the Laws now in force relative to the preservation of Salmon, and to make further provisions respecting the Fisheries in certain parts of this Province, and also to prevent accidents by fire from persons fishing by torch or fire light. Passed 14th April, 1821.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    2 George IV – Chapter 10
  • Year
    1821
  • Concepts
    Indigenous Peoples
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This Act prohibits salmon fishing between October 25th and January 1st each year; prohibits fishing by fire-light at a distance of less than 100 yards from a "[m]ill or [m]ill-dam"; describes more specific salmon-fishing regulations for certain parts of the province; describes exceptions for indigenous peoples; and delineates the penalties for breaking the terms of this Act.
  • Source
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