Legislation by Concept: Public Order

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to explain and amend the act of the last Session, intituled, An Act to amend the Laws relating to Tavern Licenses in Upper Canada. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 120 1851 This is an amendment to a past act which allows municipalities to regulate taverns within their own town limits. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make better provision for granting Licenses to Keepers of Taverns, and Dealers in Spirituous Liquors in Lower Canada, and for the more effectual repression of Intemperance. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 100 1851 This act updates the fees to be paid by innkeepers and tavern owners for licenses based on what types of liquors they sell to their patrons. The conditions for holding a license are stated within the act, as well as the regulations license-holders must adhere to. A penalty of twelve pounds is imposed on anybody who should sell any liquor without a proper license. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the employment of Military Pensioners and others as a Local Police Force. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 77 1851 This act enables municipalities to hire military veterans as local police officers. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the eighth year of the Reign of Her Majesty, intituled, An Act for the better preservation of the Peace, and the prevention of Riots and Violent Outrages at and near Public Works, while in progress of construction, and to extend the operation thereof to certain works undertaken by Incorporated Companies. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 76 1851 This is a continuation of an 1845 act, which lays out penalties for people who disrupt construction on public works. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate all moneys accruing out of Tavern Licenses in the Counties which form the District of Kamouraska, and in the County of Ottawa, towards defraying the cost of the Court House and Gaol erected at Kamouraska, and the Court House and Gaol now being erected in Aylmer. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 63 1851 This act redirects the funds raised from the fees paid by tavern keepers for their licenses to the construction costs of a new county court house. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating The Montreal Firemen’s Benevolent Association. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 41 1851 This is an amendment to act which incorporates the Montreal Firemen's Benevolent Association, which provides for the widows and orphans of deceased firemen. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for defraying the expense of the River Police at Quebec. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 25 1851 This act sets aside a fund to pay for a port police in the city of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for defraying the expense of the River Police of Montreal. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 24 1851 This act sets aside a fund to pay for a port police in Montreal. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts now in force relating to Tavern Keepers and Retailers. Passed 11th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 14 1850 This act continues prior legislation concerning tavern keepers and retailers. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act for the better extinguishing of Fires which may happen in the City of Saint John. Passed 11th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 5 (NBLA) 1850 This act creates new structures and regulations for fire fighting in the City of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act for the more effectual suppression of Intemperance. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 27 1850 This act places greater controls on the selling and licensing of liquor in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Grand Division and Subordinate Divisions of the Order of the Sons of Temperance in New Brunswick. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 64 1849 This act formally incorporates the New Brunswick Sons of Temperance and stipulates how it will be administered. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act for the appointment of Commissioners of Sewers for the Parish of Sackville, in the County of Westmorland, and to divide certain Marsh Lands in the said Parish into several Bodies or Districts. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 55 1849 This act appoints commissioners of sewers for the parish of Sackville and divides marshlands in the parish into several bodies of districts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act to exempt Firemen, after a certain number of years’ service as such, from Militia and other duties. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 36 1849 This act exempts firemen from performing militia duties after serving for seven years, in order to encourage more people to serve as firemen. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the encouragement of Agriculture. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 35 1849 This act requires that agricultural societies throughout the province be properly certified. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act to continue for a limited time the several Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 17 1849 This is a continuation of various acts relating to various matters. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prohibit Interments within the Town of St. John's. (Passed 23d April, 1849.) 12 Victoria Chapter 13 1849 This act prohibits the burial of deceased within the town limits of St John's, for reasons of public health. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Woodstock Mechanics’ Institute. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 60 1848 This act allows for the incorporation of the Woodstock Mechanics’ Institute and stipulates how it will be administered and financed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to incorporate the Dorchester Temperance Hall and Mechanics’ Institute. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 59 1848 This act allows for the incorporation of the Dorchester Temperance Hall and Mechanics’ Institute and stipulates how it will be administered and financed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to incorporate the Saint John Temperance Temple Company. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 57 1848 This act allows for the incorporation of the Saint John Temperance Company, charges it with constructing a building for temperance lectures, and stipulates how it will be administered and financed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.