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An Act to revive and continue the several Acts of the General Assembly for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 53 George III – Chapter 7 1813 A continuation of several acts which impose a duty on various imported goods. Early Canadiana Online
An Act imposing a Duty on Articles to be imported from the United States of America, and for appropriating the same. 53 George III – Chapter 6 1813 This act places a duty of ten percent on all items imported from the United States, excepting certain goods listed within the act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time two acts therein mentioned for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 6 1813 An act to continue an act originally passed in 1808, and extended in 1811 by the same name. The original act placed regulations on the export of certain types of lumber and made it lawful for the governor to appoint Master Cullers and Measurers of boards and planks, staves, timber, and masts and spars at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Expectations and duties for these positions and standards for lumber being exported were outlined. The act is to expire in 1815. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for laying additional duties on Certain Articles imported into this Province. Passed the 3rd of March, 1813. 53 George III Chapter 5 1813 This act raises additional duties on imports. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1813. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1813.
An Act to authorise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Person administering the Government of this Province to prohibit the Exportation of Grain and other Provisions, and also to retrain the Distillation of Spirituous Liquors from Grain. Passed the 13th day of March, 1813. 53 George III – Chapter 3 1813 This Act authorizes the prohibition of grain and other provisions for distilling alcohol, detailing the requirements for inspection. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1813. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1813.
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned, for the service of the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirteen; and for appropriating such part of the Supplies granted in this Session of the General Assembly as are not already appropriated by the Laws or the Acts of the Province. 53 George III – Chapter 1 1813 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent Foreign Goods of certain descriptions being brought from the United States of America into Canada; and to allow a greater quantity of Worsted Yarn to be exported from Great Britain to Canada. Passed 5th May, 1812. 52 George III – Chapter 55 1812 An act passed by the British Parliament in 1812, relating to trade between Canada and the United States, and adopted by the Upper Canada Legislative assembly in 1823. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the forty fifth year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for the better regulation of Pilots and Shipping in the Port of Quebec and in the Harbours of Quebec and Montreal, and for improving the navigation of the River Saint Lawrence, and for establishing a Fund for decayed Pilots, their widows and children.” (19th May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 12 (S1) 1812 An act to amend a former act passed in 1805, aspects of which had been found inadequate. The fund established, called the "decayed Pilot Fund" is to be divided between two distinct funds, the "Quebec Decayed Pilots' Fund" and the "Montreal Decayed Pilots' Fund." The revenue to support each fund is clarified. The act also amends the sum that will be due to pilots travelling to sea through "stress of weather." Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue, and in addition to, an amendment of, the several Acts of the General Assembly, for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 52 George III – Chapter 10 (Session 1) 1812 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act for granting to His Majesty certain Duties on Wine, Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors, Molasses, Coffee, and Brown Sugar. 52 George III – Chapter 9 (Session 1) 1812 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money, further to encourage the Growth and Cultivation of Hemp in this Province, and for other purposes. Passed the 6th of March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 8 (Session 1) 1812 This act creates a bounty to encourage the cultivation of hemp in the province. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 1)
An Act to alter and continue an Act for imposing an additional Duty of Excise on Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors, and for appropriating the same. 52 George III – Chapter 7 (Session 1) 1812 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the justices of the Peace for the Counties of York and Charlotte, respectively to regulate the Assize of Bread in the Towns of Fredericton and Saint Andrews. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 7 1812 This act establishes an assize of bread in Fredericton and Saint Andrews (important garrison towns), regulating the prices of bread, so as to prevent wartime price gouging. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to impose a Duty on certain Articles imported into this Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 6 1812 This act imposes duties on several articles being imported from the United States. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act further to continue the Acts therein mentioned for making a temporary Provision for the Regulation of Trade between this Province and the United States of America, by land or inland Navigation. (19th May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 5 (S1) 1812 An act to further continue an act from 1796, and amended in 1808 for a limited time. The act grants the Governor or Lieutenant Governor the authority to suspend, revive, annul, or make void this act, or every and any of its clauses. Th act allows the suspension of any act or ordinance relating to trade, in whole or in part, by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor. It further allows the Governor or Lieutenant Governor to make regulations with respect to imports, exports, duties, or anything else between Lower Canada and the United States. The act is to expire in 1813. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to His Majesty an additional Revenue to defray the expense of the War; and to appoint Commissioners to borrow Money for the use of the Province. 52 George III – Chapter 2 (Session 2) 1812 This act places an additional duty on wine, rum, and other liquors in order to cover the expense of defending the province during wartime. Provisions regarding the collection of these duties and the borrowing of further funds if the tax increase should not suffice are also included. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend the Act for raising a Revenue in this Province, and the Act in amendment thereof. Passed the 21st February, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 1 1812 This act continues an 1807 act allowing the province to collect revenue unti l1814, along with an amendment concerning bonds. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to relieve certain Persons who have now on hand a quantity of Pickled Fish, packed in Barrels under the size appointed by Law. 51 George III – Chapter 20 1811 This act allows merchants to export any pickled fish that they have had in their possession for a specified amount of time without a certificate from an inspector, in order to clear out a backlog of inventory. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly, for raising a Revenue to repair the Roads throughout the Province, by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be Licensed to keep Public Houses or Shops for the retail of Spirituous Liquors. 51 George III – Chapter 17 1811 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, for granting to His Majesty certain duties on Wine, Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors, Molasses, Coffee, and Brown Sugar. 51 George III – Chapter 16 1811 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online