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An Act to amend an Act, intituled “An Act to provide for the more easy partition of Lands in Coparcenary, Joint-Tenancy, and Tenancy in Common.” Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 19 1812 This act amends the terms of a 1810 act governing how to legally resolve disputes over property boundaries. 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 extend the Provisions of an Act passed in the forty-fourth year of his Majesty’s reign, intituled, “An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 6th March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 7 (Session 1) 1812 This act alots 175 pounds for the government to purchase books of British statutes. 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 appropriate a sum of money as an aid to His Majesty in the defence of the Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 5 1812 Fearing hostilities breaking out with the United States, this act gives the province the authority to appeal for 10,000 pounds to put towards defence. 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 prevent Damage to Travellers on the Highways in this Province. Passed the 6th March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 4 (Session 1) 1812 This act creates driving regulations on provincial highways so as to prevent accidents and injuries, and penalties for their violation. 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 prevent Desertion from his Majesty’s Regular Forces, by granting a Bounty for Apprehending Deserters in this Province. Passed 6th March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 1 (Session 1) 1812 This act creates a new bounty for those who deliever up deserters to the authorities for the duration of the War of 1812. 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 explain and amend the Laws now in force for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber. Passed the 14th of March, 1810. 50 George III Chapter 23 1810 This act amends provisions in previous legislation governing the preparation of lumber for export and penalties for violating them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick; Passed in the Year 1810. Saint John: Jacob Mott, 1810
An Act to regulate the proceedings in actions of Replevin, and to enable the sale of goods distrained for Rent, in case the Rent be not paid in a reasonable time, and for the more effectual securing the payment of Rents, and preventing fraud by Tenants. Passed the 14th of March, 1810. 50 George III Chapter 21 1810 This act establishes a legal procedure for revplevin, ie. the recovery of goods held from someone due to legal or finacial disputes. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick; Passed in the Year 1810. Saint John: Jacob Mott, 1810
An Act for better regulating the Militia in this Province. Passed the 14th of March, 1810. 50 George III Chapter 9 1810 This act replaces previous militia legislation, and creates a new system governing militia regulation, command, mustering, and training, and for imposing penalties for violating any of the aforesaid. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick; Passed in the Year 1810. Saint John: Jacob Mott, 1810
An Act to extend the benefits of an Act passed in the thirty seventh year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled, “an Act for the more easy barring of Dower,” and to repeal certain parts of the same. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 7 1808 This act allows any person in the empire or in the United States entitled to dower lands in Upper Canada to release their rights and title to the same. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act to prevent the desertion of Seamen and others in the sea service; to punish persons encouraging such Seamen and others to desert, or harbouring or concealing them, thereafter; and to repeal certain acts therein mentioned. (16th April, 1807.) 47 George III Chapter 9 1807 An Act to repeal former acts deemed inadequate to prevent the desertion of seamen, landsmen, or apprentices and introduce new penalties for those found harbouring deserters, attempting to persuade men legally engaged in His Majesty's service to desert, and for those who desert. The Act outlines the process by which Justices should convict those found guilty. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying a certain sum of Money therein mentioned, to make good certain Monies issued and advanced by his Majesty through the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of several Addresses. Passed 3d March, 1806. 46 George III – Chapter 7 1806 This act provides for the repayment of a loan made by the crown to the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the forty-third year of his Majesty’s reign intituled, “An Act for the better securing to his Majesty, his heirs and successors the due Collection and Receipt of certain Duties therein mentioned.” Passed 3d March, 1806. 46 George III – Chapter 6 1806 This act continues for another two years an act first passed in 1803 which secures funds to be sent from the province to the crown. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Amend an Act for regulating the Exportation of Butter. Passed the 5th of March, 1805. 45 George III Chapter 20 1805 This act prohibits butter from being exported in firkins made of pine or cedar wood. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1805. Saint John: John Ryan, 1805.
An Act to ratify and confirm certain Provisional Articles of Agreement, entered into by the respective Commissioners of this Province and Lower Canada, at Montreal, on the fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and four, relative to Duties, and for carrying the same into effect; and also to continue an Act passed in the thirty-ninth year of his Majesty’s reign, and continued by an Act passed in the forty first year of his Majesty’s reign. Passed 2d March, 1805. 45 George III – Chapter 4 1805 This act ratifies a provisional agreement made by commissioners concerning trade between Upper and Lower Canada. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1805. York: John Bennet, 1805.
An Act for the better Regulating the Weight and Rates at which Gold Coin shall pass current in this Province. Passed the 5th of March, 1805. 45 George III Chapter 4 1805 This act standarizes and regulates the value of gold coins used in New Brunswick based on their weight Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1805. Saint John: John Ryan, 1805.
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money for the further encouragement of the Growth and Cultivation of Hemp within this Province, and the Exportation thereof. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 11 1804 This Act stipulates that 1,000 pounds' worth of "a public stock or capital" be made available by the Receiver General of Upper Canada to his Majesty the King, for the purchase of hemp. The Act outlines the regulations for appointing Commissioners to purchase the hemp, and specifies the details around its purchase and exportation. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act for applying a certain sum of Money, therein mentioned, to make good certain Monies issued and advanced by his Majesty through the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of an Address. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 10 1804 This Act applies a sum of money from the coffers of the Receiver General to reimburse his Majesty the King for an advance of the same amount, having been used for stationary and for other expenses during the preceding and current sessions of Parliament. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the forty-thirty year of his Majesty's reign, intituled, “An Act for the better securing to his Majesty, his heirs, and successors the due collection and receipt of certain duties therein mentioned. Passed 9th of March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 7 1804 This Act outlines the regulations surrounding the transfer of the license to operate a still from one citizen to another, and delineates the provisions for the inspection of stills (including penalties for refusing to permit inspection). Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of Money out of the Funds applicable to the uses of this Province, to defray the expenses of amending and repairing the Public Highways and Roads, laying out and opening new Roads, and building Bridges in the several Districts thereof. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 6 1804 This Act makes available 1,000 pounds for road and bridge infrastructure, as well as providing for the naming of Commissioners in each district of the province to determine what construction and repairs are necessary, and how to use the available funds accordingly. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804
An Act to promulgate the Provincial Statutes, and also to repeal so much of an Act passed in the forty-first year of the reign of his present Majesty, as relates to Printing the Journals. Passed 9th March, 1804. 44 George III – Chapter 5 1804 This Act repeals certain details of an earlier Act regarding funding for the publication of the Journals of the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council, and stipulates that 300 pounds be spent to collate and print all the laws of Upper Canada to date. The Act further stipulates how the various printed copies of the laws are to be distributed, and that 80 pounds be spent in each succeeding year to print the laws passed during that year. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1804. York: John Bennet, 1804