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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 to Provide for the Accounting for all Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties hitherto reserved to his Majesty, to and for the Uses of this Province. 34 George III Chapter 5 1794 This act stipulates that all legislation levying monies or imposing fines, forfeitures, and penalties be granted or reserved to the Crown for public use. 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 regulating Inn-Holders, Tavern-Keepers and Retailers of Spirituous Liquors.” 34 George III Chapter 5 1794 This act amends the 1786 act to allow alcohol retailrs to sell on credit to soldiers, sailors, or servants. 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 for the preservation of Partridges, and blue winged Ducks. 34 George III – Chapter 4 1794 This act imposes a penalty for the killing, sale, or purchase of partridges and blue winged ducks during their mating season, from the first day of March to the first day of September, in order to help preserve the species. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Governor or Lieutenant-Governor to licence Practitioners in the Law. 34 George III Chapter 4 1794 This act authorizes the governor or lieutenant governor to license advocates and attorneys. 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 render valid, conveyances of Real Estates of married Women by them made, or to be made, during their coverture. 34 George III – Chapter 3 1794 This act allows married women to sell and dispose of property she owns either by sole title or jointly with her husband. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a Court for the Cognizance of Small Causes in each and every District of this Province. 34 George III Chapter 3 1794 This act establishes courts for the cognizance of small causes in every district in the province. 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 Explain and Amend an Act intituled “An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the different Rivers, Coves, and Creeks of this Province.” 34 George III Chapter 3 1794 This act amends the 1788 act to change allowed distance between some nets near Saint John Harbour. 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 for the preservation of Sheep. 34 George III – Chapter 2 1794 This act imposes fines and penalties on dog owners who do not prevent their dogs from harming sheep. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a Superior Court of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction, and to regulate the Court of Appeal. 34 George III Chapter 2 1794 This act establishes a court of King's Bench for the province of 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 apprehending Persons in Any County or Place upon Warrants granted by the Justices of the Peace of Any Other County. 34 George III Chapter 2 1794 This act makes any local warrant issued by a Justice of the Peace apply provincially, ensuring that none can escape a warrant's authority by leaving the county or city it was issued in. 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 for the Regulation of Juries. 34 George III Chapter 1 1794 This act stipulates that the clerk of the peace in every district in the province should yearly produce a list of inhabitants eligible to serve on juries. 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 the better Regulating the Militia in this Province. 34 George III Chapter 1 1794 This act replaces the 1792 act and establishes new regulations for the command, organization, recruitment, mobilization, fines, and training days of the New Brunswick militia, both provincially and locally. 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 Thirty first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to raise a Revenue for the purpose of paying off all such Debts as are now due by the Province, or which shall become due, before the first day of July next, the Funded Debt only excepted,” and also in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, passed in the Thirty-third year of His present Majesty’s reign, to amend and render more productive the Act aforesaid. 34 George III – Chapter 1 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying Monies therein mentioned, for the Service of the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Three, and for appropriating such part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. 33 George III – Chapter 19 1793 This act is not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive a Law for impowering the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or Commander in Chief, for the time being, to prohibit the Exportation of Gunpowder, Arms, and Ammunition, or Salt-Petre, or the carrying the same Coastways. 33 George III – Chapter 18 1793 This act revives an act first passed in 1775, which prohibited the transportation of gunpowder, arms, and salt petre except for the express use of the King's troops, or by special license issued by the Governor General, due to the war with the American colonies. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a further Fund for the Payment of the Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, and for defraying the Contingent Expences thereof. 33 George III Chapter 13 1793 This act increases the rate of duty placed on licenses issued allowing for the sale of spirits and requires those who keep public houses to advertise that they are licensed to do so. 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 providing for the Support of His Majesty’s Government in this Province, by laying an additional Duty on Wine, Rum, and other Articles herein mentioned, and for encouraging the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Commerce of this Province. 33 George III – Chapter 13 1793 This act places further duties and taxes on goods such as wine, rum, and other items listed within the act. The manner of collection, and the way the revenue collected is to be used, are both specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Appointment of Returning Officers for the several Counties within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 12 1793 This act makes it law for the chief administrator to appoint returning officers for every county, riding, division, or town in the province. 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 encourage the destroying of Wolves and Bears in different parts of this Province. 33 George III Chapter 11 1793 This act rewards those who destroy wolves and/or bears within five miles of any inhabited place. 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.