An Act to advance a sum of twenty thousand pounds to the Province of Upper Canada because the Province had not received its share of duties on certain goods, wares, and merchandises since the expiration of an Act pertaining to trade duties in 1816.
This Act continues a former act for collecting duties on goods imported from the United States which act is to remain in force until 18 March 1818. The persons to which the funds are to be granted are explained as well as which goods are exempt from the duty.
This act appoints commissioners to represent Lower Canada and who are empowered to meet, treat, consult, and agree with commissioners from Upper-Canada. The commissioners are also authorized to establish and regulate trade duties between the provinces.
This act requires hawkers, pedlars, and petty chapman to apply and pay for a license in order to operate within the province. This license must be renewed in April of every year. The act also specifies various regulations to be followed by the collectors of the fees to be paid by those applying for the licenses.
This act continues an agreement passed in 1804 between Upper and Lower Canada concerning trade and duties on certain items, and the appointment of commissioners to decide upon such matters.
This act permits greater restriction on trade with the United States with the advice of the Legislative Council or its representatives, with the exception of articles which are deemed essential and which are listed in the second clause.
This Act amends a former act in order to regulate the size of bricks to conform to the size of those imported from Great Britain. It also sets the rate inspectors will receive for inspecting bricks and lime.
This Act continues an act setting rates of duties on certain goods for support of the government and for promoting certain industries within the province. The act amends the duty placed on rum distilled within the province. These acts are to remain in force until March 18, 1817.
An amendment to an act regulating shop and tavern licenses, further requiring them to maintain a yard large enough to accommodate horses and carts or sleighs.