| An Act more effectually to provide for the support of a Nightly Watch and Day Police in that part of the City of Saint John lying on the eastern side of the Harbour of Saint John, and for lighting the same, as also for other purposes. Passed 30th March 1848. |
11 Victoria Chapter 13 |
1848 |
This act expands support for the police force, lamp lighters, public watch, and other public safety forces in the eastern side of Saint John, 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 for establishing and maintaining a Police Force in the Parish of Portland, in the City and County of Saint John. Passed 30th March 1848. |
11 Victoria Chapter 12 |
1848 |
This act allows for the establishment of a police force in the parish of Portland, Saint John County, stipulates how it will be administered, and lays out what the duties of its officers will be. |
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 continue for a limited time the several Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned, and for other purposes. 23d March, 1848. |
11 Victoria – Chapter 3 |
1848 |
An act that continues several acts, including an act regulating the inspection of beef and pork, an act addressing bankruptcy law, an act regarding the sale of liquor in taverns, and acts regarding private property and debt. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent injuries on Lands in the vicinity of the River Saint John, by persons conveying Timber, Logs or Lumber down the same. Passed 4th April 1847. |
10 Victoria – Chapter 66 |
1847 |
This Act details the safety procedures for conveying timber down the Saint John River. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847. |
| An Act to amend an Act, intituled An Act for the appointment of Town and Parish Officers in the several Counties in this Province. Pasted 14th April 1847.
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10 Victoria – Chapter 58 |
1847 |
This Act further defines the qualifications of parish officers and their powers. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847. |
| An Act to repeal several Acts now in force relating to laying a Tax on Dogs in certain Counties in this Province. Passed 12th March 1847. |
10 Victoria – Chapter 10 |
1847 |
This Act repeals previous acts relating to the taxation of dogs, and will continue in full force until other acts are created to redefine the laws on this topic. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847. |
| An Act to repeal the Act of Incorporation of the Town of London, and to establish a Town Council therein, in lien of a Board of Police, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. |
10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 48 |
1847 |
An act to incorporate the Town of London including the establishment of a town council, sets the boundaries of the town, and the municipal taxes. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to confer limited Corporate Powers on the Towns and Villages of Canada West, not specially incorporated. 28th July, 1847. |
10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 42 |
1847 |
This act legislates enables the towns of what was formerly Upper Canada to legislate various public safety concerns, such as potential fire hazards, and methods of inspecting and regulating dwellings to prevent fires. Penalties for homeowners who fail to meet the standards required by this act are specified. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Laws relative to the appointment of Special Constables, and for the better preservation of the Peace. 28th July, 1847. |
10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 12 |
1847 |
An Act that allows Justices of the Peace to appoint Special Constables when the regular police officer cannot ensure public safety. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act of Incorporation of the Town of Cornwall, and to establish a Town Council therein, in lieu of a Board of Police. 9th June, 1846. |
9 Victoria – Chapter 72 |
1846 |
An act to amend the Incorporation of the Town of Cornwall, renaming the Police Board the Town Council and the President of the Police Board the Mayor respectively. The act also outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Town Council in keeping the peace. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to revive, continue and amend the several Acts relating to Fires in the Parish of Fredericton. Passed 14th April 1846.
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9 Victoria Chapter 67 |
1846 |
This act creates new provisions for fire prevention and fighting in the Parish of Fredericton. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846. |
| An Act further to facilitate the means of supplying the City of Saint John with Water, and for the more effectual prevention and extinguishment of Fires within the said City. Passed 14th April 1846. |
9 Victoria Chapter 64 |
1846 |
This act introduces new taxes and regulations for fire fighting in Saint John, and for securing a water supply for fighting fires. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846. |
| An Act to repeal the second section of an Act, intituled An Act in addition to an Act, intituled ‘An Act for the better extinguishing of Fires which may happen in the City of Saint John,’ and to continue a certain Act relating to the same matter therein mentioned. Passed 14th April 1846. |
9 Victoria Chapter 62 |
1846 |
This act repeals a section of an 1845 act concerning fire fighting in Saint John. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846. |
| An Act to repeal the Laws now in force for appointing Firewards, and the better extinguishing of Fires, so far as the same relate to the Towns of Newcastle and Chatham, in the County of Northumberland, and to make regulations more suitable for the said Towns, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 11th April 1846. |
9 Victoria Chapter 41 |
1846 |
This act creates new regulations for the administration of fire fighting services in the towns of Newcastle and Chatham, Northumberland Co. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846. |
| An Act to amend the Act amending certain provisions of the Ordinance for establishing an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. 23rd May, 1846. |
9 Victoria – Chapter 23 |
1846 |
An act to amend a previous ordinance by repealing a section that allows a judge to order persons convicted of being loose or disorderly to pay their fines through the sale of their goods and chattels, and instead to commit such persons to the County Gaol for a period of no more than two months or until their fine is paid. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act relating to Dog Tax in the several Counties of this Province. Passed 7th March 1846. |
9 Victoria Chapter 14 |
1846 |
This act allows for counties to levy taxes against and requiring licencing for dogs in their jurisdiction. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846. |
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the Third Year of His late Majesty's Reign, entitled “An Act for the more speedy abatement of Nuisances.” (Passed 28th April, 1846.) |
9 Victoria Chapter 9 (Session 1) |
1846 |
This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1833 which allows for the legal means to deal with public nuisances such as garbage and loaded carts left in public places and roads. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the laying out of Streets and Cross Streets or Fire-breaks in the Town of Harbor Grace. (Passed 4th August, 1846.) |
9 Victoria Chapter 4 (Session 2) |
1846 |
This act calls for the incorporation of fire-breaks into the street layout of Harbour Grace. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend the provisions of an Act, intituled An Act to repeal the Laws now in force for appointing Firewards and for the better extinguishing of Fires in the Town of Saint Andrews, and to make regulations more suitable to the said Towns, and for other purposes therein mentioned, to the Town of Bathurst, in the County of Gloucester. Passed 14th April 1845. |
8 Victoria Chapter 92 |
1845 |
This act extends the terms of an 1828 act concerning fire fighting in Saint Andrews to Bathurst. |
Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1845. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1845. |
| An Act to amend the Act authorizing the Establishment of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, and the Act to continue and amend the same. (29th March, 1845.) |
8 Victoria Chapter 84 |
1845 |
This act amends a prior act which established the Montreal county Mutual Fire insurance, and addresses issues such as property loss of the directors and resulting insolvency. |
Early Canadiana Online |