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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to ratify, approve and confirm the provisional agreement, entered into by the Commissioners on behalf of this Province, with the Commissioners on behalf of the province of Upper-Canada. 35 George III – Chapter 3 1795 This act ratifies a provisional trade agreement with Upper Canada. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
Acte qui approuve, ratifie et confirme l’accord provisionel, fait entre les Commissaires de la part de cette Province, et les Commissaires de la part de la Province du Haut-Canada. 35 George III – Chapitre 3 1795 La ratification et confirmation d'un accord avec le Haut-Canada concernant la douane sur le vin et autres biens échangés entre les deux provinces. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act for the further Regulation of the Militia of this Province. 34 George III Chapter 7 1794 This act allows the chief administrator of the province to call out the militia during wartime. 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 to alter and amend an Act, intituled “An Act for ascertaining Damages of Protested Bills of Exchange.” 34 George III Chapter 6 1794 This act amends the 1786 act increases the damages and interest fees on Bills of Exchange sent back to New Brunswick from the West Indies protested. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1794. Brookville, NB: Christopher Sower, 1794.
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 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 to prevent the further introduction of Slaves, and to limit the Term of contracts for Servitude within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 7 1793 This act repeals legislation granting licenses for the importation of slaves and makes it henceforth illegal to subject any person to the condition of slavery or involuntary service for life. 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)
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 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 in amendment of an act intituled “An Act for more effectively securing the Title of Purchasers of Real Estates against Claims of Dower.” And also to enable Femes Covert more easily to convey any Real Estate they may hold in their own Right. 32 George III Chapter 2 1792 This act amends a 1787 act stipulates how a widow living out of province may more eaily claim a New Brunswick based dower following her husband's death. 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 repeal certain parts of an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of his Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the province of Quebec, in North-America, and to introduce the English Law, as the Rule of Decision in all Matters of Controversy relative to Property and Civil Rights.” 32 George III Chapter 1 1792 This act repeals the Quebec Act's provision allowing for resort to French civil law in matters relative to property and civil rights and establishes English common law as the rule for such decisions in 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 laying an Impost. 31 George III Chapter 15 1791 This act levies taxes on several articles being imported to New Brunswick, expect those from Great Britain and Ireland. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act for regulating marriage and divorce, and for preventing and punishing Incest, Adultry, and Fornication. 31 George III Chapter 5 1791 This act lays out the laws governing the legal recognition of marriage and divorce, and prohibiting sexual behaviour deemed immoral or unlawful. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act for laying an Impost. 29 George III Chapter 6 1789 This act levies taxes on several articles being imported to New Brunswick, expect those from Great Britain and Ireland. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act to Amend an Act intitled “An act for regulating the Exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for ascertaining the Quality of the same.” 28 George III Chapter 9 1788 This act amends a 1786 act to allow for more strict regulation and inspection salmon being exported from New Brunswick, and establishes penalties for failing to abide by them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1788. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1788.
An Act in Addition to an act, intitled an act for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for ascertaining the quality of the same. 27 George III Chapter 11 1787 This act ameneds the 1786 act of the same name, allowing for a greater variety of fish and timber to be exported. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."
An Act for laying an Impost. 27 George III Chapter 3 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the assembly, allows for the government to impose duties on various imported items to support the government. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."