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An Act in addition to, and to explain an Act, entitled “An Act to explain and amend the Laws now in force, for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber.” Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 13 1816 This introduces new regulations for planks of lumber that are exported from New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to grant a certain sum of money to Joseph Bouchette, Esquire, to assist him in publishing Geographical and Topographical Maps of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada. (25th March, 1815.) 55 George III Chapter 19 1815 An act to provide Joseph Bouchette, Esquire, Surveyor General of the Province of Lower Canada, a sum of five hundred pounds to be aid with him carrying out his mapping project which is deemed to be of great public utility. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of and amend an Act passed in the Fifty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to grant certain Duties, to His Majesty towards supplying the wants of the Province during the present war with the United States of America and for other purposes.” (25th March, 1815.) 55 George III Chapter 2 1815 An act to repeal parts of an act passed in 1813 that imposed a two pound ten shillings duty on every hundred pounds worth of goods as defined by the act. The act was originally set to expire in 1818. This act redefines what articles are subject to this duty. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the Services therein mentioned. Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 22 1814 This act awards sums of money to several people for their services to the government and to build local projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act for laying additional Duties on certain Articles imported into this Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 19 1814 This act allows for additional duties on imported items to raise provincial revenues. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act to continue, for a limited time, the Provisional Agreement entered into between this Province and Lower Canada, at Montreal on the fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and four, relative to Duties, also for continuing, for a limited time, the several Acts of the Parliament of this Province relating thereto. 54 George III – Chapter 18 1814 Expired; unpublished. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue, for a limited time, the Provisional Agreement entered into between this Province and Lower Canada, at Montreal on the fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and four, relative to Duties, also for continuing, for a limited time, the several Acts of the Parliament of this Province relating thereto. 54 George III – Chapter 18 1814 Expired; unpublished. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the circulation, within this Province, of Army Bills issued by authority of the Province of Lower Canada. 54 George III – Chapter 16 1814 Expired; unpublished. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to give full effect to, and to prevent the evasion of an Act intituled “An Act for the further increase of the Revenue of this Province,” Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 14 1814 This act strenthens the power of officials to collect revenue off goods imported to New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act further to continue, for a limited time, an Act passed in the Forty-fifth Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to ratify and confirm the Provisional Articles of Agreement entered into by the respective Commissioners of this Province and of Upper 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, further to continue an Act passed in the Thirty-seventh Year of His Majesty’s Reign. (17th March, 1814.) 54 George III Chapter 6 1814 An act to continue several acts pertaining to trade between Upper and Lower Canada, including articles negotiated between Upper and Lower Canada concerning trade and tariffs. These are set to expire in 1816. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to extend the Provisions of two several Acts therein mentioned, for facilitating the circulation of Army Bills. (17th March, 1814.) 54 George III Chapter 3 1814 An act to extend an act originally passed in 1812, and an act that extended it in 1813. The original acts outlined the issue, use, and limitations of Army Bills, including their rate of exchange and interest, the denominations Army Bills could be distributed in, and the institution of the Army Bill Office. The amount allowed to be in circulation is increased from five hundred thousand dollars to fifteen hundred thousand pounds. The act imposes further regulations on the Army Bill Office and the issue of Army Bills. Punishments for counterfeiters are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act, intituled “An Act for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for repealing the Laws now in force regulating the same." Passed the 7th of March, 1814. 54 George III Chapter 2 1814 This act amends a 1797 act regulating lumber exports, adding a new provision to the size of exported shingles. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1814. Saint John: George K. Lugrin, 1814.
An Act to grant certain duties to His Majesty, towards supplying the wants of the Province, during the present War with the United States of America, and for other purposes. 53 George III Chapter 11 1813 An act to impose a duty of two pounds ten shillings on every hundred pounds worth of goods imported from outside of the Province by non-residents except as described by this act. These duties are to be collected by a Collector of Customs or Comptroller. This act applies to imports traded between Upper and Lower Canada as well as articles brought in for the use of Indigenous nations within either province. The act is to expire in 1818. Early Canadiana Online
An Act, for the further Increase of the Revenue of this Province. Passed the 3rd of March, 1813. 53 George III Chapter 9 1813 This act levies new duties on imports being brought in by non-New brunswick residents 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 continue for a limited time the Provisional agreement entered into with Lower Canada at Montreal on the fifth day of July One Thousand Eight Hundred and four, relative to Duties, also for continuing for a limited time the several acts of the Parliament of this Province now inform relating thereto. Passed the 13th March, 1813. 53 George III – Chapter 8 1813 This Act extends the deadline imposed by a previous act concerning duties between Upper and Lower Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1813. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1813.
An Act to appropriate and authorize the application of a sum of money therein mentioned towards improving the communication by land between the Provinces of Lower and Upper-Canada. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 4 1813 An act to apply four hundred pounds for the purposes outlined in a former act passed in 1807 "An Act for making, repairing and altering the Highways and Bridges within this Province and for other purposes" which allowed for the laying out of the King's highway and roads within the province and between Lower and Upper Canada. The road's dimensions, where they were to be laid out, who is responsible for their laying out, and upkeep were outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Provisions of an act made and passed in the fifty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to facilitate the circulation of Army Bills,” and to make further regulations respecting the same. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 3 1813 An act to extend an act originally passed in 1812 and introduce further regulations. The original act outlined the issue, use, and limitations of Army Bills, including their rate of exchange and interest, and the institution of the Army Bill Office. This act increases the amount allowed to be in circulation to five hundred thousand pounds and amends the rate of interest. That Army Bills can be issued in denominations of one, two, eight, ten, twelve, sixteen, and twenty dollars. Early Canadiana Online
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 to facilitate the Circulation within this Province of Army Bills, issued by authority of the Province of Lower Canada. Passed the 13th day of March, 1813. 53 George III – Chapter 1 1813 This Act details provisions for the use of army bills and their exchange throughout Upper and Lower Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1813. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1813.
Act to facilitate the circulation of Army Bills. (1st August, 1812.) 53 George III Chapter 1 (S2) 1812 This act outlines the issuing, use, and limitations of Army Bills, including their rate of exchange and interest. The Army Bill Office is described as well as the positions needed to run it and their responsibilities. The amount allowed to be in circulation at one time is set at two hundred and fifty thousand pounds. The process by which the Army Bills should be exchanged is described, as well as procedures when Army Bills are cancelled, destroyed, or lost. Early Canadiana Online