Legislation by Concept: Natural Resources, Public Order
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to Amend an Act intitled “An act for regulating the Exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for ascertaining the Quality of the same.” | 28 George III Chapter 9 | 1788 | This act amends a 1786 act to allow for more strict regulation and inspection salmon being exported from New Brunswick, and establishes penalties for failing to abide by them. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1788. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1788. |
| An Act in Addition to an Act, intitled, An Act for the better Extinguishing Fires that may happen within the City of Saint John | 28 George III Chapter 3 | 1788 | This amendment to the 1786 act allows for the city of Saint John to hire more firemen than previously allowed, and exempts said firemen from other civic duties during their tenure. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1788. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1788. |
| An Act in further Addition to an Act passed in the Second Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for appointing Firewards and punishing Thefts and Disorders at the Time of Fire.” | 28 George III Chapter 8 | 1787 | This Act amends the 1762 Act, "An Act for appointing Firewards and punishing Thefts and Disorders at the Time of Fire," as amended in 1783, relating to the appointment of chimney sweepers in Halifax and the frequency with which chimnies are required to be swept in the town. Directions for the maintenance of fire engines and towards the prevention of fires are also outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act against Tumults and Disorders, upon pretence of preparing or presenting Public Petitions or other addresses to the Governor, or General Assembly | 26 George III Chapter 58 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes a system whereby someone could get permission to launch a complaint against the government or church. The purpose being to ensure public order and avoid messy public disputes as were seen in the lead up to the American Revolution. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act to lay a Tax on Dogs. | 26 George III Chapter 57 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local governments the power to tax dogs to raise money for poor relief. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for the better extinguishing Fires that may happen within the City of St John | 26 George III Chapter 47 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives the government of Saint John the authority to fund and equip its own fire fighting force. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act to regulate and provide for the support of the poor in this province. | 26 George III Chapter 43 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, endows local officials with the power to both provide relief and regulate the poor in their respective counties. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for regulating Inn-holders, Tavern-keepers, and Retailers of Spirituous Liquors. | 26 George III Chapter 36 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, regulates the sale of liquor, prohibiting them from selling anymore than five shillings worth on credit. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for preventing Trespasses | 26 George III Chapter 29 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up rules governing property divisions and tresspass, and establishes penalties for violation of them. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for preventing Idleness and Disorders, and for punishing Rogues, Vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly persons | 26 George III Chapter 27 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, give local authorities the power to deal with people they deem "idle" or "beggers." | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act to prevent Gaming | 26 George III Chapter 26 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, is an attempt to supress gambling and games of chance. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act in Addition to, and Amendment of an Act for continuing the several Laws relating to the Duties on licensed Houses, and for the Appropriation of the Monies raised thereby. | 25 George III Chapter 9 | 1784 | This Act amends the processes by which duties to be collected from licensed houses are to be accounted for and continues the 1768 Act, “An Act for Suppressing unlicensed Houses and for granting to his Majesty a Duty on Persons hereafter to be licensed,” as amended, which is to remain in force until the end of December 1785. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for continuing the several Laws relating to the Duty on licensed Houses. | 23 George III – Chapter 14 | 1783 | This Act continues multiple acts related to licenses for public houses, which are to remain in force until 1784. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for regulating Inns, and Taverns on all the Public Roads throughout this Province, and establishing the Prices of Entertainment for Travellers and their Horses. | 23 George III – Chapter 13 | 1783 | This Act introduces regulated prices for inns and taverns in the Province along public roads to stop innkeepers from charging exorbitant prices. Allowable rates for services and lodging are listed. Penalties for those who offend against this Act's terms are outlined. This Act is to remain in force for two years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in further Addition to an Act made in the Second Year of his present Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for appointing Fire Wards, ascertaining their Duty; and for Punishing Thefts and Disorders, at the Time of Fire.” | 23 George III – Chapter 6 | 1783 | This Act makes provision for the appointment of 9 men to be firemen in Halifax who are charged with keeping the fire engine in good order. One of these men is to be empowered as a fire ward and is to have the power to command assistance as necessary. Sums necessary for the repair of the fire engine are to be levied from the inhabitants of Halifax. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the better regulating the Office of Sheriffs, and the Manner in which the Sheriffs, Clerks of the Crown, and Clerks of the Peace shall return and pass their Accounts of all Fines and Forfeitures, which shall be Imposed by their respective Courts, and which shall be levied by the Sheriffs for the Use of the Crown. | 23 George III – Chapter 1 | 1783 | This Act amends the processes by which Sheriffs are to be appointed, reappointed, or replaced in the province and implements a new form of returns Clerks of the Supreme Court at Halifax are obliged to make every six months and every Easter term. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in addition to, and for continuing the several Laws relating to the Duty on Licensed Houses. | 22 George III – Chapter 8 | 1782 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in addition to an Act, made in the Second year of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for appointing Firewards, ascertaining their Duty, and for punishing Thefts and Disorders at the Time of Fire.” | 22 George III – Chapter 4 | 1782 | This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1762, which allows for the purchase of specific gear for the firewards of Halifax. The type of equipment to be purchased is listed, along with a levy on the inhabitants of the town in order to pay for it. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for continuing the several Laws relating to the Duty on Licensed Houses. | 21 George III – Chapter 9 | 1781 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in further amendment of, and for continuing the several Laws relating to the Duty on Licensed Houses. | 20 George III – Chapter 5 | 1780 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |