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An Act in amendment of the Act, passed in the thirty-fourth year of his present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act for the preservation of Partridges and Blue Winged Ducks. 57 George III – Chapter 17 1817 This act amends a former act that barred hunting partridges for sale to provide that persons who kill a partridge for their own use will not be subject to the penalty outlined in the former Act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better supplying the Town of Halifax with Fresh Water. 57 George III – Chapter 15 1817 This act establishes the Halifax Water Company who are tasked with supplying fresh water to the city’s inhabitants. The processes by which the company may construct a reservoir or bason, as well as how it is to operate, are described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and explain an Act intituled “An Act to encourage the Fisheries in this Province.” Passed the 22nd of March, 1817. 57 George III Chapter 3 1817 This act clarifies the amount of the bounty offered to owners of ships employed in the cod fishery. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1817. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1817.
An Act to encourage the Fisheries of this Province. Passed the 16th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 26 1816 This act awards a bounty to the owners of vessels who have them participate in the cod fishery. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act in addition to, and to explain an Act, entitled “An Act to explain and amend the Laws now in force, for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber.” Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 13 1816 This introduces new regulations for planks of lumber that are exported from New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to continue and make perpetual two Acts of the General Assembly that are near expiring. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 12 1816 This act makes two acts, protecting the banks of the Saint John River, that were near expiration permanent. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act for the preservation of Snipes and Woodcocks. 56 George III – Chapter 5 1816 This act bans killing snipes or woodcocks during their breeding period and sets penalties for those found to have killed, sold, or bought snipes or woodcocks between March and September. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter an Act, entitled “An Act for the further regulation of Fisheries and for preventing their decay;” and also to alter another Act, entitled “An Act to alter and amend an Act, entitled ‘An Act for the further regulation of Fisheries, and for preventing their decay.’” Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 4 1816 This act repeals certain sections of two previously passed pieces of legislation governing the province's fishery. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act in amendment of an Act, entitled “An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the County of Northumberland.” Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 3 1816 This act amends previous legislation to change where nets can be allowed on the Miramichi River. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to encourage the Fisheries of the Province, by granting a Bounty on the importation of Salt, and also for regulating and imposing a Duty on the exportation of the same article. 55 George III – Chapter 20 1815 This act regulates the price and taxes to be paid for salt in the province, in an attempt to make it more readily available for the fishery and make shortages caused by high prices and supply issues less common. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a sum of Money to His Majesty to enable the honorable James Baby to pay for a certain quantity of Hemp delivered to him as Commissioner for the purpose of Hemp in the Western District of this Province. Passed the 14th March, 1815. 55 George III – Chapter 17 1815 This Act grants fund for the purchase of hemp. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1815. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1815.
An Act for the preservation of Partridges. Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 5 1814 This act prohibits the killing and sale of partridges between May and September, and establishes penalties for those who do. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act to continue two several Acts therein mentioned for regulating the Fisheries in the inferior District of Gaspé. (17th March, 1814.) 54 George III Chapter 4 1814 An act continue an act originally passed in 1807, amended in 1808, and continued in 1812 that allows British subjects to freely take bait, cut wood, and fish from any river, creek, harbour, or road within the certain parts of the District of Gaspé. The original act also grants commander of British and Irish vessels the right to occupy unoccupied beaches within the district in order to cure and prepare fish for export. The 1808 amendments establish that all casks, barrels, or tierces of fish must be inspected by the Inspector of Fish prior to export and implements further restrictions regarding how fish should be caught and exported. These acts are to continue in force until 1816. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue several Acts of the General Assembly, that are near expiring. Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 3 1814 This act extends several acts near expiration until 1818. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act in addition to an Act, intituled “An Act for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for repealing the Laws now in force regulating the same." Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 2 1814 This act amends a 1797 act regulating lumber exports, adding a new provision to the size of exported shingles. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the thirty-fourth year of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the Preservation of Partridges, and Blue-Winged Ducks.” 53 George III – Chapter 16 1813 An amendment to a 1794 act which imposes a penalty for the killing, sale, or purchase of partridges and blue winged ducks during their mating season, from the first day of March to the first day of September, in order to help preserve the species. The amendment extends the season from March to the first day of October. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal 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,” as also an Act passed in the fifty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “an Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money further to encourage the growth and cultivation of Hemp in this, Province, and for other purposes.” Passed the 13th March, 1813. 53 George III – Chapter 7 1813 This Act repeals previous acts concerning the encouragement and funding of hemp growth. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1813. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1813.
An Act to alter and amend an Act, intituled “An Act for the further regulation of Fisheries, and for preventing their decay.” Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 15 1812 This act amends an 1810 act regulating the fishery to change certain regulations as to where and when nets can be placed in certain areas. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money, further to encourage the Growth and Cultivation of Hemp in this Province, and for other purposes. Passed the 6th of March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 8 (Session 1) 1812 This act creates a bounty to encourage the cultivation of hemp in the province. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 1)
An Act to continue, for a limited time, two several Acts therein mentioned, regulating the Fisheries in the inferior District of Gaspé. (19th May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 4 (S1) 1812 An act continue an act originally passed in 1807 and amended in 1808, that allows British subjects to freely take bait, cut wood, and fish from any river, creek, harbour, or road within the certain parts of the District of Gaspé. The original act also grants commander of British and Irish vessels the right to occupy unoccupied beaches within the district in order to cure and prepare fish for export. The 1808 amendments establish that all casks, barrels, or tierces of fish must be inspected by the Inspector of Fish prior to export and implements further restrictions regarding how fish should be caught and exported. These acts are to continue in force until 1814. Early Canadiana Online