Legislation by Concept: Financial Regulation

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An Act to repeal the last Clause of the Act to prevent the circulation of base and counterfeit Halfpence, and other Copper Coin, and to establish the current value of English Crowns, Half Crowns and Shillings, in this Province. 7 George IV – Chapter 32 1826 A repeal of the last clause of an act first passed in 1817, which makes provisions to prevent the counterfeiting of half-pence coins and outlines penalties for those found to counterfeit coins. The clause in question pertains to the penalties imposed on those found guilty of forging copper coins. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and revise the Revenue Laws of the Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 26 1826 This act continues an 1823 act for raising revenue until 1827, but repeals some sections and introduces new duties on some imported alcohol. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to repeal an Act intituled, “an Act to alter, and in addition to an Act intituled, “An Act for establishing a Tender in all Payments to be made in this Province,” and declaring in what manner certain past debts may be paid. Passed the 7th of March 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 24 1826 This act repeals an 1820 act for establishing legal tender in New Brunswick, but maintains the provisions for certain conins be used to pay debts already incurred. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to authorize the Government to Borrow a certain Sum of Money, upon Debenture, to be Loaned to the Welland Canal Company. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 20 1826 This act authorises the government to issue a loan to the Welland Canal company to aid in the completion of the canal construction. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, entitled, “An Act in further addition to the Act relating to Wills, Legacies and Executors, and for the Settlement and Distribution of the Estates of Intestates." 7 George IV – Chapter 16 1826 The continuation of an act passed in 1812, which allows for the estates of debtors to be distributed to creditors against the estate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further amendment of the Laws in force, for the support and relief of Confined Debtors. Passed the 7th of March, 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 13 1826 This act gives justices new powers to examine confined debtors to determine if they can support themselves. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act for the more easy recovery of Debts against Co-Partners and Joint Debtors. 7 George IV – Chapter 11 1826 This act makes it easier for co-debtors or people who jointly own a debt against those who are absent from the province to collect their debt more easily. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the Establishment of Banks for Savings. 7 George IV – Chapter 6 1826 This act permits the creation of private banks within the province. The act stipulates general rules and regulations to be followed by any bank that should establish itself within Nova Scotia. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Encourage the Progress of Useful Arts within this Province. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 5 1826 This act lays out rules and regulations regarding the issuing of patents for inventions. It details how inventors are to apply for patents, and how disputes between potential patent holders are to be resolved. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of an Act passed in the Thirty-sixth year of His late Majesty's Reign, intituled, “An Act for the letter regulation of certain Coins current in this Province, and to make further Provision for the regulation of the British Silver and Copper Coinage Current in this Province.” (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 4 1826 This act standardizes the use and values of certain international coins. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the further issuing of Treasury Notes, and cancelling those heretofore issued. 7 George IV – Chapter 4 1826 This act permits the issuing of forty thousand pounds worth of treasury notes, the conditions for which are specified by the act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money to indemnify the Commissioners appointed for adjusting the proportion of the Revenue appertaining to Upper-Canada. (29th March, 1826.) 6 George IV Chapter 19 1826 An Act to provide a sum not exceeding three hundred pounds to indemnify the Honorable John Hale and John Richardson, and Robert Morrogh, Esquire for the expenses they incurred in the course of their duties as Commissioners for regulating the proportion of revenues appertaining to Upper Canada in 1824 and 1825. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Quebec Fire Assurance Company. (29th March, 1826.) 6 George IV Chapter 11 1826 This Act lists the individuals to be incorporated as the ““The Quebec Fire Assurance Company,” and declares them a corporation, body politic and corporate that offers insurance against losses by fire. The company is to continue and have succession until 1865 unless otherwise authorised or repealed. The Act goes on to describe how the company should operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for more particularly ascertaining the damages on protested Bills of Exchange, in the Province of Lower-Canada, and to suspend for a limited time, certain parts of the Ordinance therein-mentioned. (29th March, 1826.) 6 George IV Chapter 4 1826 Under this Act, the last article of an Act from 1777, “An Ordinance for ascertaining damages on protested Bills of Exchange and fixing the rate of interest in the Province of Quebec,” except as relating to rates of interest, is discontinued and replaced for the time in which this Act is in effect. This Act is to remain in force until 1829. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of James Kidston, an Insolvent Debtor. 6 George IV – Chapter 17 1825 This act authorizes the release of James Kidston from debtor's prison, specifying that his creditors are still entitled to pursue the judgment against the said Kidston by suing against his goods, chattels and estate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the St. John Marine Insurance Company. Passed 25th March, 1825. 6 George IV Chapter 16 1825 This act allows for the incorporation of the Saint John Marine Insurance Company and stipulates how it will operate. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1825. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1825.
An Act to amend and alter the Laws now in force for assessing, collecting and levying of Rates for public charges. Passed 17th March 1825. 6 George IV Chapter 15 1825 This act amends the process by which counties can collect and levy taxes, and how these may be appealed Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1825. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1825.
An Act to continue an Act, passed in the fifty-first year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for the more easy recovery of Debts against Co-Partners and Joint Debtors.” 6 George IV – Chapter 14 1825 A continuation of an act first passed in 1811, which makes it easier to proceed against debtors who hold debt jointly, whether they be in province or out of province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, passed in the fifty-second year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act in further addition to the Act relating to Wills, Legacies and Executors, and for the settlement and distribution of the Estates of Intestates.” 6 George IV – Chapter 13 1825 The continuation of an act passed in 1812, which allows for the estates of debtors to be distributed to creditors against the estate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the Charlotte County Bank. Passed 17th March 1825. 6 George IV Chapter 12 1825 This act allows for the incorporation of a Charlotte County bank and sets the terms for how it will operate. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1825. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1825.