Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Local

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in Addition to an act intitled an act for assessing, collecting and levying County Rates. 27 George III Chapter 8 1787 This act allows for the government of the city of Saint John to appoint tax collectors. "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 in Addition to an Act For the better ascertaining and confirming the Boundaries of the several Counties within this Province, and for Subdividing them into Towns or Parishes. 27 George III Chapter 7 1787 This act amends some portions of counties laid out in the previous year's act on county borders. "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 to impower the Justices of the General Sessions of the Peace, in the several Counties in this Province, to grant Licenses to Tavern-keepers, and Retailers of spirituous Liquors. 27 George III Chapter 6 1787 This act gives power to county Justices of the Peace to grant licences to open taverns and sell liquor, and set penalties for violating the terms of said licences. "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 in Addition to an Act for laying out, repairing, and amending Highways, Roads, Streets, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways within the several towns or parishes in this province. 27 George III Chapter 5 1787 Through this act, the legislature gives power to local surveyors to hire men to clear land for roads in the winter months, and to impose penalties upon those who refuse their summons. "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 to authorize the respective proprietors of certain Islands in the River St. John, and other Rivers in this Province, to make rules and regulations for their better improvement and cultivation. 27 George III Chapter 2 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the assembly, allows fors propritors of several islands in New Brunswick's rivers to improve their agricultural potential, and a framework to work out property disputes. "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 the speedy Punishment and Release of such persons as Shall commit criminal offences under the degree of grand larceny. 26 George III Chapter 59 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes the system by which someone would be tried for grand larceny. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to lay a Tax on Dogs. 26 George III Chapter 57 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local governments the power to tax dogs to raise money for poor relief. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for raising a Revenue in this Province. 26 George III Chapter 55 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives the assembly the power to levy taxes and duties on certain items, and licence fees to sell liquor, to raise provincial revenues. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to enable the Corporation of the City of St John to raise a sum of money, not exceeding three hundred pounds in the whole nor more than one hundred pounds in any one year, to pay off their debts already incurred and to defray the necessary contingent expenses arising within the said city. 26 George III Chapter 54 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, give the city of Saint John the authority to raise money to pay off its debts. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for Regulating Pilots 26 George III Chapter 52 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local wardens of the port the power to appoint pilots to guide ships in and out of port, so as to avoid accidents. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to prevent Frauds in the Sale of Damaged Goods imported into this province. 26 George III Chapter 51 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives port authorities the power to sell damaged goods at public auction, and to recieve pay for their services. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for the better extinguishing Fires that may happen within the City of St John 26 George III Chapter 47 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives the government of Saint John the authority to fund and equip its own fire fighting force. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for confirming unto the City of Saint John its Rights and Privileges 26 George III Chapter 46 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, confirms how the city of Saint John will be governed. Unlike other cities and towns in New Brunswick, Saint John, a charter city, needed special legislation to recognize its governance. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for assessing, collecting and levying County Rates. 26 George III Chapter 42 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local officials the power to raise money to build jails and courts houses and oversee their construction. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to enable the treasurers of the respective counties in this province to recover from such person or persons, as have heretofore received any monies or are otherwise indebted for the sale of mill privileges and public lots. 26 George III Chapter 41 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, calls upon people who were granted land in New Brunswick by Halifax, prior to it becoming a separate province, to still pay property taxes in the new counties. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to oblige Absent Proprietors to pay a proportion of any public charge, and to repair highways. 26 George III Chapter 40 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, mandates that property owners must pay property taxes to support roads even in counties where they do not reside. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to enable the Justices of the Peace, of the Several counties in this province for the time being, to receive, for public uses, Grants of Lands lying in their respective counties, and to regulate the Commons belonging to the Several townships or parishes within the same. 26 George III Chapter 38 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, allows local justices of the peace to regulate land set aside for public use. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for regulating Servants 26 George III Chapter 37 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up the guidelines for how a servant may leave his or her master's employment, and penalities if these terms are violated. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for securing the navigation of the river Maggaugaudavick [Magaguadavic] 26 George III Chapter 34 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, prevents people from damming or otherwise blocking certain parts of the Magafiadavic River in Charlotte County, so as to allow for unhindered portage and trade on the river. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for regulating and facilitating the Navigation of the River Saint John, and other rivers in this province 26 George III Chapter 33 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local surveyors the power to clear waterways of any incumbances to shipping and navigation. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.