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An Act to encourage the Commerce of this Province, by granting bounties on the exportation of certain articles. Passed the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 22 1823 This act establishes a bounty for exporting certain gods from New Brunswick and penalties for fraud therein. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to repeal part of, and to amend and extend the Provisions of an Act passed in the second year of the Reign of His present Majesty, entituled “An Act to repeal the Laws now in force relative to the Preservation of Salmon, and to make further provision respecting the Fisheries in certain parts of this Province, and also to prevent accidents by fire from persons fishing by torch or fire light.” Passed 19th March, 1823. 4 George IV - Chapter 20 1823 This Act enacts new provisions of the protection and encouragement of salmon fisheries. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823.
An Act to amend an Act, intituled “An Act subjecting real estates in the Province of New-Brunswick, to the payment of Debts, and directing the Sheriff in his proceedings thereon.” Passed the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 19 1823 This act amends a 1786 act on debt collection, stipulating that sheriffs will have to advertise the sale of confiscated goods and property six months in advance. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly, for raising a Revenue to repair the Roads throughout the Province by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be License to keep Public Houses and Shops, for the retail of Spirituous Liquors. 4 George IV – Chapter 19 1823 A continuation of several past acts which impose taxes on public houses in order to pay for road repair across the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act made and passed in the twenty-sixth year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Third, intituled “An Act for enabling the Justices of the Supreme Court to try all Causes at Nisi Prius, and authorizing Attornies of the Supreme Court, to practice in the Inferior Courts of Common Pleas in this Province.” Passed the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 18 1823 This act amends a 1786 act to prohibit attornies of the Supreme Court to defend their clients in lower courts. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to provide for the surrender of the Principal in discharge of Bail in actions pending in the Supreme Court of Judicature of this Province. Passed, the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 17 1823 This act allows the defendants in cases before the Supreme Court to surrender themselves to lower court officials if they cannot come before the justices themselves. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to continue an Act, entitled, “An Act in addition to and in amendment of the several Acts now in force for repairing and mending Highways, Roads, Bridges and Streets, and for appointing Surveyors of Highways, within the several Townships in this Province.” 4 George IV – Chapter 17 1823 A continuation of an act passed in 1822, which amends past acts concerning the mandatory labour required of residents to maintain roads, highways and bridges. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal an Act passed in the thirty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign, entituled “An Act to establish the Winchester Measure, and a Standard for other Weights and Measures throughout this Province,” and to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of obtaining a Standard for Weights and Measures for this Province. Passed 19th March, 1823. 4 George IV – Chapter 16 1823 This Act provides funds for the purchase of weights and measures, repealing previous acts inconsistent with this. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823.
An Act to continue an Act for granting a Drawback of the Duties on Brown or Raw Sugar, used in the Manufacture of Refined Sugar within the Province, and for regulating the mode of obtaining the same. 4 George IV – Chapter 16 1823 This Act continues an Act allowing a drawback on duties on sugar to be manufactured within the province, which act is to remain in force until 25 March 1824. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Restrain the Selling of Beer, Ale, Cider, and other Liquors, not Spirituous, in certain Towns and Villages in this Province, and to Regulate the manner of Licencing Ale-Houses within the same. Passed March 19th, 1823. 4 George IV – Chapter 15 1823 This Act regulates the production, sale, and taxation of alcohol. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823.
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 4 George IV – Chapter 15 1823 This act continues several past acts which impose duties on goods imported into the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, for relief against absconding Debtors. Passed the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 14 1823 This act amends an 1786 act concerning debtors, allowing for inferior judges to administer oaths on the trustees of such persons. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to continue the several Acts for raising an Additional Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 4 George IV – Chapter 14 1823 This act continues several past acts which impose duties on goods imported into the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal an Act, intituled “An Act for granting bounties on Grain raised in this Province." Passed the 27th March, 1823. 4 George IV Chapter 13 1823 This act repeals an 1820 act providing a bounty to encourage the growing of grain. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act Prescribing the Mode of Measuring the Contents of Wooden Stills, also for fixing the rate of Duty to be paid on all Stills used for the Distillation of Spirituous Liquors within this Province. Passed 19th March, 1823. 4 George IV – Chapter 13 1823 This Act details the rules for measuring, distilling, and taxing alcohol. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823.
An Act for the appointment of Commissioners of Sewers, prescribing their power and authority, and for repealing the Acts now in force relating to that Office. 4 George IV – Chapter 13 1823 This act allows for the appointment of commissioners to assure the maintenance and care of diked marshlands (former Acadian aboiteaux), and specifies provisions for cases where a part of a dike or marshland requiring maintenance is located on private property. This act replaces all past acts regarding the maintenance of diked marshes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money to defray certain charges for the Administration of Justice and support of the Civil Government of this Province. Passed 19th March, 1823. 4 George IV – Chapter 12 1823 This Act grants funds to the support of various government offices. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823.
An Act in addition to an Act, passed in the fifty-eighth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to empower the Lieutenant-Governor or Commander in Chief for the time being, to issue Treasury Notes.” 4 George IV – Chapter 12 1823 An amendment to an act first passed in 1818, which makes provision for commissioner to issue five pound notes, two pound notes, and one pound notes, and outlines penalties for those found to counterfeit treasury notes. The current increases the amount which can be issued to five pound notes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act, intituled “An Act to provide for, and maintain an armed Cutter for the protection of the Revenue of the Province.” Passed the 2 7th March, 1823 4 George IV Chapter 12 1823 This act establishes an additional duty on imported American goods. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
An Act to alter an Act, passed in the thirty-second year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the further increase of the Revenue by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province.” 4 George IV – Chapter 11 1823 An amendment and continuation of an act first passed in 1792, which imposes duties of two pounds ten shillings on every one hundred pounds worth of goods imported into the province. The processes by which this duty is to be enforced are outlined as well as exceptions to it. The current amendment pertains to penalties for shopkeepers who do not possess the correct certificates for imported goods. Early Canadiana Online