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An Act to repeal the several acts now in force giving Bounties for Destroying Wolves. Passed 10th March, 1807. 47 George III– Chapter 2 1807 This act repeals prior legislation providing bounties for the destruction of wolves. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1809. York: John Cameron, 1809.
An Act to encourage the fitting out of Vessels in this Province, for carrying on the Bank and Cod Fisheries. 46 George III – Chapter 6 1805 This act incentivizes the cod fishery by offering bounties to the masters of ships by ton, and allowing cod fishermen to establish drying facilities anywhere on the shores of the province without concern for private ownership of the land. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Continue sundry Acts of the General Assembly that are near expiring. Passed the 5th of March, 1805. 45 George III Chapter 19 1805 This act extends several acts nearing expiration until 1810. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1805. Saint John: John Ryan, 1805.
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 for the Regulation of Booms for securing Masts, Logs, and Lumber, in the County of Charlotte. Passed the 5th of March, 1805. 45 George III Chapter 14 1805 This act gives Charlotte County officials the power to grant licences to build booms on its rivers and streams to aid with the log rugs. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1805. Saint John: John Ryan, 1805.
An Act for the appointment of an Inspector and Measurers of Scows and Rafts, and for regulating the Pilots or Conductors thereof, between Chateauguay and the City of Montreal. (25th March, 1805.) 45 George III Chapter 9 1805 An Act to limit accidents at the rapids on the St. Lawrence river above Montreal caused by going over the rapids with heavy loads. The Act sets guidelines for the appointment of an Inspector and Measurers of scows and rafts of timber/lumber who are responsible to determine and enforce "safe" weights based on water conditions. Fines to be given to those who fail to comply are described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Alter and Amend an Act, intituled, "An Act for Securing the Navigation of the River Magaguadavic.” Passed the 5th of March, 1805. 45 George III Chapter 7 1805 This act amends a 1786 act to allow for the construction of dams or booms on the Magaguadavic River if they are to support saw-mills. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1805. Saint John: John Ryan, 1805.
An Act to explain and amend an Act, intitled, “an Act for regulating the Exportation of fish and Lumber, and repealing the Laws now in force regulating the same.” Passed the 16th March, 1803. 43 George III Chapter 7 1803 This act amends a 1797 act regulating the fishery. 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 for further altering and amending an Act passed in the thirty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to encourage the Destroying of Wolves and Bears in different parts of this Province.” 43 George III – Chapter 6 1803 Repealed by a later act; unpublished. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for encouraging the Fisheries of this Province, by granting a Bounty upon Cod-Fish, caught and cured by the Inhabitants thereof. 42 George III – Chapter 20 1802 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive, and continue, an Act made in the thirty-sixth year of His Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to encourage the killing of Wolves, Bears, Loup Cerviers, and Wild Cats.” 41 George III – Chapter 7 1801 This act continues an act first passed in 1796, which granted a bounty on wolves, bears, wild cats, and lynx. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the County of Northumberland. Passed the 8th February, 1799. 39 George III Chapter 5 1799 This act replaces a 1793 act regulating the Northumberland County fishery, creating new regulations for where nets may be placed and penalties for those who violate them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1799. Saint John: John Ryan, 1799.
An Act to prevent the Growth of Thistles. Passed the 18th February 1797. 37 George III Chapter 5 1797 To remove threats to agricultural development, this act allows for Justices of the Peace to establish local regulations for eradicating thistles. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1797. Fredericton: Christopher Sower, 1797.
An Act for regulating the Exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for repealing the laws now in force regulating the same. Passed the 18th February, 1797. 37 George III Chapter 4 1797 This act replaces a 1786 act and creates new rules governing the quality and packaging of exported fish and lumber, and establishes fines for violating these rules. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1797. Fredericton: Christopher Sower, 1797.
An Act to encourage the killing of Wolves, Bears, Loup Cerviers, and Wild Cats. 36 George III – Chapter 12 1796 This act grants a bounty on wolves, bears, wild cats, and lynx. The rules for this bounty are to be established by the court of general sessions of each respective district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act intituled “An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the different Rivers, Coves and Creeks of this Province” so far as the same respects the Fisheries in that Part of the County of Northumberland which is within the Bay and River Miramichi and its Branches. Passed the 12th March, 1796. 36 George III Chapter 6 1796 This act extends the portions of the 1793 act concerning the Miramichi River and Bay until 1799. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1796. Fredericton: Christopher Sower, 1796.
An Act to repeal certain parts of an act passed in the thirty-third year of his Majesty’s reign entitled, “An act to encourage the destroying the Wolves and Bears in different parts of this province.” 36 George III Chapter 5 1796 This act repeals prior legislation granting public bounties to those who destroy wolves and/or bears along highways. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, passed in the year 1796. Niagara: Gideon Tiffany, 1796.
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.
An Act for the appointment of Inspectors to ascertain the quality of Pot and Pearl-ashes for exportation. 35 George III – Chapter 2 1795 This act allows the chief administrator of Lower Canada to appoint inspectors of potash and pearlash throughout the province. 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.