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An Act to revive a Law for impowering the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or Commander in Chief, for the time being, to prohibit the Exportation of Gunpowder, Arms, and Ammunition, or Salt-Petre, or the carrying the same Coastways. 33 George III – Chapter 18 1793 This act revives an act first passed in 1775, which prohibited the transportation of gunpowder, arms, and salt petre except for the express use of the King's troops, or by special license issued by the Governor General, due to the war with the American colonies. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a further Fund for the Payment of the Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, and for defraying the Contingent Expences thereof. 33 George III Chapter 13 1793 This act increases the rate of duty placed on licenses issued allowing for the sale of spirits and requires those who keep public houses to advertise that they are licensed to do so. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for providing for the Support of His Majesty’s Government in this Province, by laying an additional Duty on Wine, Rum, and other Articles herein mentioned, and for encouraging the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Commerce of this Province. 33 George III – Chapter 13 1793 This act places further duties and taxes on goods such as wine, rum, and other items listed within the act. The manner of collection, and the way the revenue collected is to be used, are both specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to, and amendment of an Act, passed in the Twelfth year of the reign of His present Majesty, entitled, “An Act declaring what shall be deemed Merchantable Timber, for Exportation to Great-Britain.” 33 George III – Chapter 11 1793 An amendment to an act first passed in 1772, which set requirements for the measure of lumber to be exported to Great Britain and the fees surveyors of lumber are to receive for enforcing this Act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a Fund for Paying the Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and Assembly, and for defraying the Contingent Expences thereof. 33 George III Chapter 10 1793 This act places various rates of duty upon foreign wines imported into Upper Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for Raising a Revenue in this Province. 33 George III Chapter 10 1793 This act establishes several duties and fees on imported goods, excluding those from Great Britain, Ireland, or the other British North American provines, to raise revenue for New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.
An Act to authorize the Lieutenant-Governor, to Nominate and Appoint certain Commissioners for the Purposes herein mentioned. 33 George III Chapter 9 1793 This act makes it lawful for the chief administrative officer of Upper Canada to appoint commissioners to meet with the same from Lower Canada to establish regulations concerning the collection of duties on goods passing from one province to the other. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for regulating the Size and Contents of Lime Hogsheads within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 7 1793 This act stipulates the dimensions of barrels being manufactured to hold limestone, and establishes fines for improperly transporting such barrells. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.
An Act for appointing Commissioners, to treat with Commissioners on behalf of the Province of Upper-Canada, for the purposes therein mentioned. 33 George III – Chapter 3 1793 This act appoints commissioners to negotiate a trade agreement with Upper Canada. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Duties on Wine, Rum, and all other Distilled Spirituous Liquors, and Brown Sugar, for the purpose of paying the Interest, and reducing the Principal, of the Public Debt of this Province. 33 George III – Chapter 1 1793 This act modifies how the duties on spirits and sugars are collected in order to keep better track of how much revenue is being brought in by these taxes, and to better apply them to the province's debt. Early Canadiana Online
Acte pour appointer des Commissaires, pour traiter avec des Commissaires de la part de la Province du Haut-Canada, aux effets y mentionnes. 33 George III – Chapitre 3 1793 Cet acte appointe des commissaires pour négocier des rabais sur les vins importés de la Province du Haut-Canada. C'est une modification partielle de l'acte passé en 1792, intitulé "acte qui établit un fonds pour payer les salaires des officiers du conseil législatif et de l'assemblée, et pour defrayer les dépeneses contingentes d'iceux." The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
An Act to establish a Fund for paying the Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and Assembly, and for defraying the contingent expences thereof. 33 George III – Chapter 8 1792 This act places various rates of duty on imported wine for paying the salaries of members of the assembly and legislative council. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act to permit the importation of Wampum, from the Neighbouring States by the Inland communication of Lake Champlain, and the River Richelieu or Sorel. 33 George III – Chapter 2 1792 This act makes it law for wampum imported into Lower Canada to first pass through customs houses. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise, on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 32 George III Chapter 13 1792 This Act imposes duties of two pounds ten shillings on every one hundred pounds worth of goods imported into the province. The processes by which this duty is to be enforced are outlined as well as exceptions to it. This Act is to remain in force until July, 1793. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising an additional Duty of Excise on Rum, and other Distilled Spirituous Liquors, and for amending and continuing the several Laws for raising a Revenue herein after mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 11 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising a Revenue in this Province. 32 George III Chapter 10 1792 This act establishes several duties and fees on imported goods, excluding those from Great Britain, Ireland, or the other British North American provines, to raise revenue for New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to restrain all Persons that may be concerned in the collection of Impost Duties from owning any Vessel or trading or dealing in Dutiable Articles. 32 George III Chapter 9 1792 This act prohibits the provincial Treasurer, his deputies, or any one charged with collecting impost duties from owning ships trading in New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to revive, and amend, an Act for establishing the standard Weight of Grain, and for appointing proper Officers for measuring Grain Salt and Coals, and ascertaining the standard size of Bricks, and the quantity of Lime to be contained in a Hogshead. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This Act sets the rate at which certain grains can be sold according to weight and other regulations relating to trading grain, as well as salt, coal, and lime. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, entitled, “An Act for the appointment of sworn Gaugers,” ascertaining their Duty, granting them an Allowance, and establishing their Fees. 32 George III Chapter 3 1792 This Act amends the 1762 Act, "An Act for the appointment of sworn Gaugers," in order to establish penalties for gaugers who neglect their duties and to better regulate gaugers. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish the Winchester Measure, and a Standard for other Weights and Measures throughout this Province. 32 George III Chapter 3 1792 This act standardizes weights and measures throughout the province and fines those who continue to use nonstandard units in public sale. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.