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An Act for granting Indulgencies to the People called Quakers. 33 George III – Chapter 4 1792 This act allows indulgences for Quakers in Lower Canada and exempts them from military service. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act to prevent, tile inconveniences that may arise by the discontinuance of certain temporary Ordinances, passed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Executive Council. 33 George III – Chapter 3 1792 This act continues two prior temporary ordinances, one relating to causes for appeal to the executive council and the other to parole in civil suits. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act to permit the importation of Wampum, from the Neighbouring States by the Inland communication of Lake Champlain, and the River Richelieu or Sorel. 33 George III – Chapter 2 1792 This act makes it law for wampum imported into Lower Canada to first pass through customs houses. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned, for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Two, 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. 32 George III Chapter 15 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
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. 32 George III Chapter 13 1792 This Act 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. This Act is to remain in force until July, 1793. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for continuing in Force the several Acts herein mentioned; and also for reviving and continuing an Act herein mentioned, which has expired. 32 George III Chapter 12 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising an additional Duty of Excise on Rum, and other Distilled Spirituous Liquors, and for amending and continuing the several Laws for raising a Revenue herein after mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 11 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Defray the Expences incurred and to be incurred in the Public Service therein mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 11 1792 This act awards public money to several persons for service to the province. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act for limiting the Duration, or Continuance, of the General Assemblies. 32 George III Chapter 10 1792 Under this Act, General Assemblies are to be held or may have continuance for seven years and no longer. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising a Revenue in this Province. 32 George III Chapter 10 1792 This act establishes several duties and fees on imported goods, excluding those from Great Britain, Ireland, or the other British North American provines, to raise revenue for New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to restrain all Persons that may be concerned in the collection of Impost Duties from owning any Vessel or trading or dealing in Dutiable Articles. 32 George III Chapter 9 1792 This act prohibits the provincial Treasurer, his deputies, or any one charged with collecting impost duties from owning ships trading in New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act for building a Gaol and Court House in every district throughout this Province, and for altering the names of the said Districts. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This act stipulates that a jail and courthouse be erected in every district in the province. It also renames such districts. 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 in amendment of an Act for the better regulating of Elections. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This Act allows for polling places to be opened in certain counties as specified to allow its freeholders to more easily vote to elect members of the general assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an act intituled “An Act to prevent Frauds in the Sale of Damaged Goods imported into this Province.” 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This act continues a 1786 act until 1795. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to Regulate the Toll to be taken in Mills. 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This act standardizes the toll to be paid on the use of grain mills and fines mill owners for charging users more than the fixed rate. 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 prevent the destruction of Sheep by Dogs. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act establishes a fine against the owners of dogs that kill sheep, and stipulates that dogs which have frequently killed sheep be killed. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act for the more easy and Speedy Recovery of small Debts. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act allows justices of the peace to assemble and hold a court of requests within the limits of their respective divisions for the purpose of more easily settling small debts. 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. 32 George III Chapter 5 1792 This act sets a bounty for killing wolves and a system for claiming them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to guard against accidents by Fire in this Province. 32 George III Chapter 5 1792 This act makes it law for the magistrates of each district to appoint firefighters in any town or place in the province where there are forty or more buildings within a half square mile. 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, passed in the Thirty-third year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for regulating and maintaining an House of Correcting, or Work-House, within the Town of Halifax, and binding out Poor Children,” and to extend certain provisions therein, to the whole of the Province. 32 George III Chapter 5 1792 This Act amends the 1759 Act, "An Act for regulating and maintaining an House of Correction or Work-House within the Town of Halifax, and for binding out Poor Children," and extends some of its provisions to the rest of the province. It describes how work houses are to operate and how they will be funded. The keepers' roles and manner in which they should be regulated are outlined. Early Canadiana Online