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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for applying the Sum of One Thousand Pounds, out of any unappropriated monies in the hands of his Majesty’s Receiver General, towards the improvement of the inland navigation of this Province.” (25th March, 1805.) 45 George III Chapter 6 1805 An act to apply a sum of one thousand pounds for the purpose of clearing the rapids from the St. Lawrence River between La Chine and Montreal, to encourage the river's use as a trade route between Upper and Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying certain Sums of money therein mentioned to make good the like Sums issued and advanced by His Majesty’s Orders in pursuance of three several Addresses of the House of Assembly. (2d. May, 1804.) 44 George III Chapter 13 1804 This Act outlines that excess funds collected under a number of acts pertaining to duties on imports and licenses will be given to His Majesty's Treasury in order to pay back a sum forwarded to erect court houses. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make good the deficiency of the Funds by Law provided for the paying Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, and the Contingent expences thereof. (2d. May, 1804.) 44 George III Chapter 12 1804 An act outlining where funds for paying back an amount advanced to pay the salaries of the officers of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly are to be taken from, as the monies put to this purpose originally were insufficient. 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 an Address. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 10 1804 This Act applies a sum of money from the coffers of the Receiver General to reimburse his Majesty the King for an advance of the same amount, having been used for stationary and for other expenses during the preceding and current sessions of Parliament. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 8 1804 This Act stipulates that his Majesty the King be paid 175 pounds out of the Provincial Treasury in order for the government of Upper Canada to "purchas[e] the Statute Laws of England" and apply them within its own jurisdiction. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the forty-thirty year of his Majesty's reign, intituled, “An Act for the better securing to his Majesty, his heirs, and successors the due collection and receipt of certain duties therein mentioned. Passed 9th of March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 7 1804 This Act outlines the regulations surrounding the transfer of the license to operate a still from one citizen to another, and delineates the provisions for the inspection of stills (including penalties for refusing to permit inspection). Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to continue an Act, made and passed in the Twenty-ninth year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for the better support of the Poor in the respective Counties of this Province, by laying an Impost Duty on articles imported into this Province from the United States of America.” 44 George III – Chapter 7 1804 A continuation of an act first passed in 1789, which placed a ten percent tax on all items being imported from the United States. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, passed in the Thirty-second year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province;” and, also, the Act, in amendment thereof, passed in the forty-first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to alter, amend, and continue, an Act, made and passed in the thirty-second year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, ‘An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province.’” 44 George III – Chapter 6 1804 A continuation of an act published in 1793, along with its subsequent amendment in 1801, imposing import duties on certain goods. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money out of the Funds applicable to the uses of this Province, to defray the expenses of amending and repairing the Public Highways and Roads, laying out and opening new Roads, and building Bridges in the several Districts thereof. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 6 1804 This Act makes available 1,000 pounds for road and bridge infrastructure, as well as providing for the naming of Commissioners in each district of the province to determine what construction and repairs are necessary, and how to use the available funds accordingly. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to continue an Act, made and passed in the Thirty-ninth year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for raising a Revenue to repair Roads throughout the Province, by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be Licensed to keep Public Houses, or Shops, for the retail of Spirituous Liquors, and for regulating such Public Houses and Shops;” also, the Act, passed in the Fortieth year of His Majesty’s reign, in amendment of the above-recited Act; and, also, an Act, passed in the Forty-first year of His Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act in addition to, and amendment of, the above recited Act.” 44 George III – Chapter 5 1804 A continuation of an act first passed in 1799, and its subsequent amendment, which allocated the money collected from duties placed on various types of liquor, as well as fees collected from licenses issued by the province to sell liquor, to be used to pay for road repairs across the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain parts of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of his Majesty's reign, intituled, “An Act to establish a Superior Court of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction, and to regulate the Court of Appeal,'' and to authorize his Majesty's Court of King's Bench in this Province, to regulate certain Fees, Costs and Charges therein mentioned. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 3 1804 This Act gave the Court of King's Bench the power to decide upon the fees permitted to various officers of the justice system, including Attorneys and Sheriffs. Previous legislation vesting this power elsewhere was deemed ill-suited to new circumstances in the province, and determined better to be replaced. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to continue in force the several Revenue Laws for the support of His Majesty’s 44 George III – Chapter 2 1804 The continuation of various acts relating to duties placed on trade goods. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend, an Act, made and passed in the Thirty-third year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for granting to His Majesty, certain duties on Wine, Rum, and other Distilled Spirituous Liquors, and Brown Sugar, for the purpose of paying the Interest, and reducing the Principal, of the Public Debt of this Province.” 44 George III – Chapter 1 1804 An amendment to an act first passed in 1793 which modified how the duties on spirits and sugars are collected in order to keep better track of how much revenue is being brought in by these taxes, and to better apply them to the province's debt. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, passed in the Thirty-Second year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province;” and, also, the Act in amendment thereof, passed in the forty-first y ear of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to alter, amend and continue, an Act, made and passed in the Thirty-second y ear of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, ‘An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province.’” 43 George III – Chapter 12 1803 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act the more conveniently to collect the Compensation to the Members of the House of Assembly for their attendance in their Duty in Parliament, and to repeal part of an Act passed in the Parliament of this Province in the thirty-third year of His Majesty’s reign, intituled, “An Act to authorize and direct the laying and collecting of Assessments and Rates within this Province, and to provide for the payment of Wages to the House of Assembly. (5th March, 1803.) 43 George III – Chapter 11 1803 This act simplifies the manner in which members of the legislative assembly are to be paid for their time in the house of assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue in force the several Revenue Laws for the support of His Majesty’s Government in this Province. 43 George III – Chapter 11 1803 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for appropriating certain Monies for defraying the expences of the Province. Passed the 16th March, 1803. 43 George III Chapter 10 1803 This act awards public money to several persons for service to the province and for various local infrastrucure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1803. Saint John: John Ryan, 1803.
An Act to continue an Act, made and passed in the Thirty-ninth year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for raising a Revenue to repair the Roads throughout the Province, by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be Licensed to keep Public Houses, or Shops, for the retail of Spirituous Liquors, and for regulating such Public Houses and Shops;” also, the Act, passed in the Fortieth year of His Majesty’s reign, in amendment of the above recited Act; and, also, an Act, passed in the Forty-first year of His Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act in addition to, and amendment of, the said above recited Act.” 43 George III – Chapter 9 1803 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising a Revenue in this Provinces Passed the 16th March, 1803. 43 George III Chapter 9 1803 This act establishes a system of duties and rates on imported goods to raise regular provincial revenue, gives local jurisdiction to appoint officers to collect such monies, and establishes penatlies for those who do not pay them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1803. Saint John: John Ryan, 1803.
An Act to continue sundry Acts of the General Assembly that are near expiring. Passed the 16th March, 1803. 43 George III Chapter 8 1803 This act extends the life of several acts that were nearing expiration. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1803. Saint John: John Ryan, 1803.