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An Act for the preservation of Apple Trees in the Parish of Montreal. (25th March, 1805.) 45 George III Chapter 15 1805 An Act to prevent the Caterpillar Arpenteuse (looper caterpillar) from infesting apple trees within the Parish of Montreal by smearing infected trees with tar eight times per apple season. The Act goes on to outline fines for people with apple trees that do not do so, and an expiration for the Act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act, passed in the forty fourth year of his Majesty’s reign, intituled, “An Act for granting to his Majesty, a certain sum of money, for the further encouragement of the growth and cultivation of Hemp within this Province, and the exportation thereof.” Passed 2d March, 1805. 45 George III – Chapter 10 1805 This act sets the rate to be paid per ton of hemp. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1805. York: John Bennet, 1805.
An Act for applying a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to make good certain monies issued, and advanced by His Majesty, though the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of two addresses. Passed the 2d March, 1805. 45 George III – Chapter 9 1805 This act grants additional funds for the cultivation of hemp and for contingent expenses incurred by the assembly. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1805. York: John Bennet, 1805.
An Act to regulate the Curing, Packing, and Inspection of Beef and Pork. Passed 2d March, 1805. 45 George III – Chapter 8 1805 This act regulates the curing and packing of beef and pork. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1805. York: John Bennet, 1805.
An Act for the Relief of the Poor in the loan of Seed Wheat, Corn and other necessary Grain. (25th March, 1805.) 45 George III Chapter 5 1805 An Act establishing that lenders of seed for crops including wheat, corn, peas, oats, or potatoes, will be granted a privileged debt by the courts, to encourage those who can spare seed to loan it to poorer inhabitants. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money for the further encouragement of the Growth and Cultivation of Hemp within this Province, and the Exportation thereof. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 11 1804 This Act stipulates that 1,000 pounds' worth of "a public stock or capital" be made available by the Receiver General of Upper Canada to his Majesty the King, for the purchase of hemp. The Act outlines the regulations for appointing Commissioners to purchase the hemp, and specifies the details around its purchase and exportation. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act for further encouragement of the Culture of Hemp in this Province. (2d. May, 1804.) 44 George III Chapter 8 1804 An Act to provide financial encouragement for people in the province to start growing hemp. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal so much of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of his Majesty’s reign, intituled, “An Act to restrain the custom of permitting Horned Cattle, Horses, Sheep and Swine to run at large,” as relates to Sheep, and to refrain the Owners of Rams from permitting them to run at large during a certain time of the year. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 4 1804 This Act stipulates that sheep-owners not allow their rams to roam at large at any time between September 1st and December 20th; also, that owners who fail to obey this law be fined, and that anyone finding such a ram and unable to ascertain the identity of its owner be permitted to sell the ram after one week's passage. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to extend the Provisions of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to restrain the, custom of permitting Horned Cattle, Horses, Sheep and Swine to run at large.” (5th March, 1803.) 43 George III – Chapter 10 1803 A continuation of an act allowing common pasture in the named townships. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying a certain sum of Money therein mentioned, to make good certain Monies issued and advanced by his Majesty through the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of two several Addresses of the Common House of Assembly. [July 7th, 1802.] 42 George III – Chapter 5 1802 This act advances money to the assembly for the promotion of hemp cultivation and for the stationery required by the house. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1802. York: John Bennet, 1802.
An Act for the encouragement of the Culture of Hemp in this Province. (5th. April 1802.) 42 George III Chapter 5 1802 An Act to allot a sum of no more than 1,200 pounds to assist inhabitants to enter into the Culture of Hemp. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the appointment of Inspectors of Butter in the County of Cumberland. 42 George III – Chapter 2 1802 This act provides for the appointment of butter inspectors in Cumberland, and outlines the duties of said inspectors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Person administering the government to appoint Inspectors of flour, Pot and Pearl ashes within this Province. 41 George III Chapter 7 1801 This act authorizes the province's chief administrative officer to appoint flour inspectors "to establish the credit of those articles in foreign markets." Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1801. York: Titus G. Simons, 1801.
An Act for providing Pounds in the several Townships in this Province. 40 George III – Chapter 7 1800 This act replaces an act first passed in 1779, which specified how money was to be raised in order to build enclosures for stray animals. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for allowing Pot and Pearl ashes to be brought into this Province by land or inland navigation, for prohibiting the importation of Tobacco from the United States, for regulating the fees of the Custom House Officer of St. John’s and for repealing the Act or Ordinance therein mentioned. 35 George III – Chapter 6 1795 This act allows potash and pearls to be imported into Lower Canada duty free, prohibits the importation of tobacco from the United States, and stipulates that no fees should be extracted by customs officers at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
Acte qui permet l’entrée de la Potasse et Perlasse en cette Province par terre ou par la navigation intérieure; qui défend l'importation du Tabac des Etats Unis; qui règle les Honoraires de l’Officier de Douane à Saint Jean, et qui rappelle un Acte ou Ordonnance y mentionné. 35 George III – Chapitre 6 1795 Cet acte élimine les douanes sur la potasse et perlasse importé au Bas-Canada, interdit l'importation du tabac des États-Unis, et stipule qu'aucune douane sera récupéré par les officiers des douanes à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to restrain the custom of permitting Horned Cattle, Horses, Sheep and Swine to run at large. 34 George III Chapter 8 1794 This act allows town meetings in every district to determine when and in what manner livestock may be allowed to run at large in their respective divisions. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for the preservation of Sheep. 34 George III – Chapter 2 1794 This act imposes fines and penalties on dog owners who do not prevent their dogs from harming sheep. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the Inhabitants of the Town of Annapolis, and the Officers of His Majesty’s Garrison, stationed for the time being in the said Town of Annapolis, annually to nominate and appoint Supervisors, to take charge of the Common appertaining to the said Town, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 33 George III – Chapter 9 1793 This act makes provisions for the maintenance of common diked marshland outside of Annapolis. The act gives the responsibility and authority to supervisors to maintain the common marshland, and specifies the punishments for disobeying the instructions of the supervisors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the destruction of Sheep by Dogs. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act establishes a fine against the owners of dogs that kill sheep, and stipulates that dogs which have frequently killed sheep be killed. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.