This act repeals prior legislation granting bounties for the destruction of bears and wolves in the province and places new rewards on bears and wolves destroyed by First Nations peoples.
This act continues for four years an act originally passed in 1839, which placed a bounty of five pounds on wolf pelts in an attempt to control the wolf population.
This act gives local jusitces the power to issue Subpoenas as Clerks of the Peace when enforcing " An Act to repeal all the Acts regulating Tavern Keepers and Retailers, and to make other provisions in lieu thereof."
An act which specifies the speed at which those riding a horse are to ride on bridges and public roads, and the fines which are incurred if they disobey this law.
This Ordinance amends and repeals several sections of the 1840 Ordinance, “An Ordinance to incorporate the City and Town of Montreal" relating to the administration of the city and how the council and aldermen are to be elected. The Ordinance also makes amendments to the operation of the "Fire Society."
This Ordinance amends and repeals several sections of the 1840 Ordinance, “An Ordinance to incorporate the City and Town of Quebec" relating to the administration of the city and how the council and aldermen are to be elected. The Ordinance also makes amendments to the operation of the "Fire Society."
Under this Ordinance, magistrates in the City of Montreal are empowered to grant more licences for keeping houses of public entertainment as he sees fit under the terms outlined.
This Ordinance outlines how complaints against Sheriffs can be filed at the Court of Common Pleas and penalties for Sheriffs found guilty of misconduct. The processes by which Sheriffs can be removed from their positions are outlined.
This act divides the town of Carbonear into two wards for the purpose of establishing one fire department per ward. It establishes how it will be funded, how wardens will be selected, and other matters relating to the logistics of setting up a fire department.
An Act that repeals an Act from former Upper Canada in order to extend the contents to the rest of Canada. The Act also allows any fireman who is regularly enrolled in a company that is lawfully authorized and regulated to receive a certificate stating so. The certificate allows its holder exemption from Militia service in peacetime and jury duty.
Altered and amended Laws in force in the former Upper Canada District Courts. Amends the fees payable to the Judges and Clerks of the court along with the receipt of fees by Judges, Clerks, and Sheriffs for their duties and services. Gives job expectations and limitations along with wages.