Legislation by Concept: Waterways

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to regulate the Navigation of the River Saint John at or near Indian Town, in the County of Saint John. Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 39 1855 This Act details the regulations for navigation on the Saint John river, including the appointment of a harbour master and the compensation. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to amend Title Three, Chapter Twenty, of the Revised Statutes, “Of the regulations of Light Houses.” Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 28 1855 This Act increases the funds devoted to the support of light houses in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to Repeal and Amend certain parts of an Act of the Legislature of this Colony passed in the Fifteenth Year of the Reign of Her Majesty intituled “An Act to amend and consolidate the Acts now in force respecting Light-Houses in this Colony.” (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 5 1855 This is an amendment of an act passed in 1852 which replaced all past acts regarding the management and maintenance of lighthouses in the province with new regulations. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive and amend an Act to regulate the Herring Fishery in the Parishes of Grand Manan, West Isles, Campo Bello [Campobello], Pennfield, and Saint George, in the County of Charlotte. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 39 1853 This Act details the value, location, and operation of fisheries in Charlotte county. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend an Act regulating the shipping of Seamen at the Port of Saint John, and extend the provisions thereof to other Ports and places being Sea Ports in this Province. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 36 1853 This Act details the persons responsible for the management of seamen, ports, and vessels in Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act for the better and more effectual securing the navigation of the River Saint Croix, in the County of Charlotte. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 18 1853 This Act provides for the construction of mills and the maintenance of such. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to provide against injuries to the Intervale Banks of the River Saint John. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 13 1853 This Act creates measures to prevent injury on the Saint John River. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend, the Act intituled, An Act to incorporate the Pilots for and above the Harbour of Quebec. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 258 1852 This is an amendment to a 1850 act which incorporated the Pilots, The act outlines the business structure and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act incorporating The Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf and Dock Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 257 1852 This act incorporates the Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf, and Dock company under the individuals named, and legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the Directors of The Grand River Navigation Company to place the said Navigation under the control and management of the Provincial Government, under certain conditions. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 256 1852 This act changes the responsibilities of Grand River Navigation Company, which, since their incorporation, controls the navigation of Grand River. A modification to their act in 1841 assures that a certain percentage of their board of directors represents local indigenous people, whereas the current change responds to petitions made by the local public for more provincial control over the river. Rules are put in place for the transfer of river navigation from the corporation to the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to transfer the possession and control of the Cul-de-Sac Harbour from the Trinity House of Quebec, to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Quebec. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 234 1852 This act transfers management and ownership of Cul-de-Sac Harbour from Trinity House Quebec to the City of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Saint Andrews Steam Ferry Boat Company. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 75 1852 This act incorporates the Saint Andrews Steam Ferry Boat Company. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to continue an Act to incorporate the Saint Stephen Upper Mills Boom Company. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 74 1852 This act continues legislation for the incorporation of the Saint Stephen Upper Mills Boom Company. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 39 1852 This act appropriates part of the public revenue for payment of various services throughout the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act relating to the Public Wharves in the Parish of Portland in the County of Saint John. Passed 18th February 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 18 1852 This act requires the commissioners of highways in Portland parish in Saint John County to keep public wharves free from obstructions. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to provide for the erecting and making certain Wharves and improvements in the Harbour of Saint John. Passed 18th February 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 11 1852 This act provides for the erection of wharves and for making certain improvements in Saint John harbour. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to Incorporate a Company under the Style and Title of the Newfoundland Steam Packet Company. (Passed 14th June, 1852.) 15 Victoria Chapter 9 1852 This act incorporates the Newfoundland Steam Packet company under the named individuals, and specifies the rules and regulations under which the company must operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the Encouragement of Communication by Steam between certain Ports and St. John's. (Passed 14th June, 1852.) 15 Victoria Chapter 8 1852 This act appoints a six person committee to oversee the implementation of more effectual steamship transport between St John's and ports in Great Britain, Ireland, New York, Boston, and any port in British North America. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and consolidate the Acts note in force respecting Light Houses in this Colony. (Passed 14th June, 1852.) 15 Victoria Chapter 3 1852 This act replaces all past acts regarding the management and maintenance of lighthouses in the province with new regulations. All past acts are repealed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to consolidate and amend the Laws providing for the maintenance of Light Houses in the Bay of Fundy. Passed 30th April 1851. 14 Victoria Chapter 16 1851 This act creates new duties on shippage to pay for maintainence of the lighthouses along the Bay of Fundy, and penalties for their violation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1851. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1851.