Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Local
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
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| An Act to provide for the Establishment of Courts in the District of Bathurst, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 29th January, 1823. | 4 George IV – Chapter 2 | 1823 | This Act provides funds, management, and conduct for the establishment of a court system in Bathurst. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act to grant an Aid to His Majesty, for the purpose of making a Navigable Canal, from or near the Town of Saint John to the Basin of Chambly, upon the River Sorel or Richelieu. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 41 | 1823 | An Act to allow for the construction and to outline the maintenance of a Canal from Town of Saint John [Saint-Jean] on the River Sorel or Richelieu to the Basin at Chambly in the event that the Company of Proprietors authorised to do so under a 1818 Act, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from, at or near the Town of Saint John, from the River Sorel, or Richelieu, through the Barony of Longueil and the Seigneurie of Chambly, to terminate at the Basin of Chambly" fail to fulfill the terms of that Act. The terms by which the Canal's construction is to be completed, and the funds to be appropriated for that cause are described, as well as how the "Commisions of the Chambly Canal" are to form and their duties. Penalties for those who offend against this Act are described. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend certain provisions contained in an Act passed in the fifty-seventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty, intituled, “An Act to provide Temporary Houses of Correction in the several District of this Province.” (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 32 | 1823 | An Act to extend provisions for cities of Quebec and Montreal outlined in an Act from 1817 "An Act to provide Temporary Houses of Correction in the several District of this Province" to the town of Trois-Rivières. Under this Act, that it is made lawful for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Person administering the Government of this Province for the time being, to appropriate for the purposes of a House of Correction such part or parts of the new common gaol in Trois-Rivières as may be vacant and might be conveniently appropriated to that purpose. This Act is to expire in 1825. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein mentioned for the Gaol, at Three-Rivers. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 31 | 1823 | An Act to apply a sum not exceeding four hundred pounds to reimburse the money expended to purchase the lot of ground upon which the Gaol for the District of Trois-Rivières is built, and a sum not exceeding nineteen hundred and forty-three pounds to the building's contractor and works, as named in the Act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate certain Sums of Money towards the aid of the Montreal General Hospital, and for the Hotel Dieu of Quebec. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 26 | 1823 | An Act to grant a sum not exceeding eight hundred and fifty pounds to to the President or Treasurer, or other proper Officer of the Society of Montreal General Hospital and a sum not exceeding two thousand one hundred and thirty-nine pounds, six shillings and nine pence to the Religious Ladies Hospitalières of the Hotel Dieu of Quebec to complete construction. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein mentioned for the relief of Insane, Invalid and Infirm Persons, and towards the support of Foundlings. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 25 | 1823 | An Act to defray the expenses incurred by granting sums to religious communities for the support of Foundlings, and towards the relief of Sick and Infirm persons in the districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières in 1822 and to advance further sums to each district for that purpose. The balances to be paid for each district are outlined. It is also made lawful for Commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money therein-mentioned, towards continuing and completing the Lachine Canal. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 23 | 1823 | An Act to apply a sum not exceeding twelve thousand pounds towards the completion of the Lachine canal, as outlined in an Act passed in 1821, "An Act for making a Navigable Canal, from the neighbourhood of Montreal to the Parish of Lachine, and to appropriate a certain sum of money for that purpose, and to repeal a certain Act therein-mentioned." | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend the provisions of two Acts therein-mentioned, for the Summary Trial of Small Causes to the Magdalen Islands and other Settlements not comprehended in the purviews of the said Acts. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 22 | 1823 | An Act to apply an Act passed in 1821, "An Act for the Summary Trial of certain Small Causes in the Country Parishes in this Province," that was amended in 1822 to the Magdalen Islands [Iles de la Madeleine] and other settlements not comprised within any Parish, Seigneurie, or Township in the province. This Act is to expire in 1825. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to enable the Inhabitants of the Seigniory of Yamaska to provide for the better regulation of the Common of the said Seigniory. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 18 | 1823 | This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common in the Seigneurie of Yamaska as a body politic and corporate by the name “Chairman and Trustees of the Common of the Seigniory of Yamaska.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. This Act is to expire in 1850. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to erect certain Townships therein-mentioned into an Inferior District, to be called the Inferior District of Saint Francis, and to establish Courts of Judicature therein. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 17 | 1823 | An Act to reorganize several townships from the districts of Montreal and Trois-Rivières into an Inferior District called the Inferior District of Saint Francis, due to an increase in population in the province making the Justice system as established insufficient to meet the needs of these communities. Provisions for the establishment of a Provincial Court in the Inferior District of Saint Francis and this court's functions with reference to the courts in Trois-Rivières and Montreal are outlined. This Act is to expire in 1826. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Inspection of Fish and Oil Intended for exportation from the Port of Quebec and Montreal. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 16 | 1823 | An Act to provide for the Inspection of fish and fish oil to distinguish those fit for market from those that are unmerchantable. Under this Act, one or more Inspectors of Fish and Oil are to be appointed for the cities of Quebec and Montreal. Regulations on how fish and fish oil should be prepared and packaged for shipment, and the Inspectors' duties are outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the relief of certain Censitaires or Grantees of La Salle, and others therein-mentioned, possessing Lands within the limits of the Township of Sherrington. (22d March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 14 | 1823 | An Act to revoke several letters patent granting certain parts of the Township of Sherrington and as relate to the Lands occupied by the persons claiming as Tenants of the Seigneurie of La Salle. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend the powers of the Justices of the Peace, in certain cases specified in the fifteenth Session of an Act of the Legislature of this Province of the thirty-fifth year of the Reign of His Majesty George the Third, Chapter eight. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 12 | 1823 | An Act to extend the Justices of the Peace's powers and authorities from those outlined fiftieth section of an Act passed in 1795, "An Act for granting to His Majesty duties on Licences to Hawkers, Pedlars and Petty Chapmen and for regulating their trade; and for granting additional duties on Licences to persons for keeping Houses of Public Entertainment or for retailing Wine, Brandy, Rum, or other Spirituous Liquors in this Province; and for regulating the same, and for repealing the Act or Ordinance therein-mentioned." Under this Act, any two Justices of the Peace residing in the County where an offence occurs, whereas the former Act restricted this authority to Justices of the Peace at the weekly sittings. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a Sum of Money therein-mentioned for the Erection of Stepping Mills in the Houses of Correction for the Districts of Quebec and Montreal. (22d March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 10 | 1823 | An Act to provide a sum not exceeding six hundred pounds to each of the Houses of Correction in the districts of Quebec and Montreal for the erection of stepping mills. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of the Reign of His late Majesty, George the Third, intituled, “An Act for the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, to amend the Judicature thereof and to repeal certain Laws therein-mentioned, inasmuch as the same relates to the Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction.” (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 9 | 1823 | An Act to amend an Act from 1793 that divided Lower Canada into three districts and established a court of King's Bench in each. This Act furthers the powers and authority granted to Puisné Justices and increases the number terms for the King's Bench in the District of Montreal. This Act is to expire in 1825. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein-mentioned; for the Relief of Indigent Sick Emigrants from the United Kingdom. (22d March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 7 | 1823 | An Act to provide a sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty pounds to the Justices of the Peace residing in the City of Quebec to be used for the relief of indigent sick emigrants from the United Kingdom in the City of Quebec. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of his late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to provide more effectually for the security of the Cities of Quebec and Montreal, by establishing a Watch and Night Lights in the said Cities, and for other purposes,” and to encrease the Funds necessary for the purposes of the said Act. (22d March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 6 | 1823 | An Act to amend an Act passed in 1818 and continued in 1821 and this Session of Parliament. Under the original Act, the Justices of the Peace residing in the cities of Quebec and Montreal were allowed to establish any number of men they deem necessary as Night Watchmen and cause the principal streets, public places, lanes, and avenues, to be lit by lamps at night. Under this Act, the number of Watchmen permitted in each city is limited, and multiple sections of the 1818 Act are repealed and replaced. The duties to be collected to fund the Night Watch are described. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act further to continue for a limited time, an Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of His late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to provide more effectually for the security of the Cities of Quebec and Montreal, by establishing a Watch and Night Lights in the said Cities, and for other purposes.” (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 5 | 1823 | An Act to further continue an Act passed in 1818 and continued in 1821. This Act allows for the original Act to be amended or repealed during the current Session of Parliament. Under the original Act, the Justices of the Peace residing in the cities of Quebec and Montreal were allowed to establish any number of men they deem necessary as Night Watchmen and cause the principal streets, public places, lanes, and avenues, to be lit by lamps at night. This Act is to expire in 1825. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate certain sums of Money therein mentioned towards opening and repairing a Road from Drummondville to Sorel and the Timiscouata Road, and for other purposes. (22d March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 4 | 1823 | An Act to provide a sum not exceeding five hundred pounds to open a road from the Seigneurie of Sorel to Drummondville, and a further not exceeding two hundred pounds for repairs Temiscouata or Portage Road towards New Brunswick, in addition to sixty-one pounds, thirteen shillings to be paid to Charles Taché Esquire to reimburse him for repairs already performed. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act Supplementary to an Act, intituled, An Act to confirm and perfect and to carry into effect an agreement made between the Governor and Trustees of the College of New-Brunswick, and certain Tenants of the said Governor and Trustees. Passed the 21st of March, 1824. | 6 George IV Chapter 36 (1822) | 1822 | This act amends a previous act allowing the College of New Brunswick to sell properties to require public notice of such sales and for the buyer to provide proof of his claims, and establishes a system whereby disputes over them can be resolved. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1825. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1825. |