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An Act to empower the Superior Courts of this Colony to direct certain Offenders to remove therefrom, and for other purposes. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 14 1866 This act permits the Superior courts of the province to banish criminals convicted of certain crimes from the colony, either for a specified number of years or for life. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the election of Councillors and the appointment of Parish Officers in the several Municipalities in this Province. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 13 (Session 2) 1866 This Act appoint the Parish Officers and their replacements. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to make provision for the Constitution of a Marine Court of Enquiry in this Colony. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 13 1866 This act creates a new court which will have all things nautical as its jurisdiction, and will include people with both judicial knowledge and nautical skill and experience. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the connexion of Railway Lines, and to provide for the management and regulation of connecting Lines of Railroads in this Province. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 12 (Session 2) 1866 This Act provides for the construction, maintenance, and use of railway lines throughout the province, as well as the powers afforded it. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to amend the Acts for the Establishment of a Board of Works. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 12 1866 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1855, which established the board of works to supervise the management publicly-owned buildings and all other publicly-owned property in the province. The amendment expands on the supervisory responsibilities of the board while consolidating rules surrounding their operations. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to certain Parish Officers. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 11 (Session 2) 1866 This Act creates provisions for the appointment of Parish Officers and their rights and responsibilities. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to amend an Act passed in the Twenty-fifth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act for the Protection of the Herring and Salmon Fisheries on the Coast of this Island, and for other purposes. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 11 1866 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1862, which places regulations on the fishery, including the sizes of nets and seines, the times of year in which certain fish can be extricated, and the penalties for contravening this act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the administration of Justice in Equity. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 10 (Session 2) 1866 This Act determines the laws surrounding the partition or inheritance of lands, and the fees and expenses included. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act for Preventing Collisions at Sea on the Coast within the limits of the jurisdiction of this Colony. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 10 1866 This act places regulations on sea transport in order to prevent collisions off the coast of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend an Act passed in the Twenty-seventh Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act for establishing the Standard Weight of Grain and Pulse, and to regulate the sale of Bread, Coals, and other articles. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 9 1866 This is a continuation and amendment of an act first passed in 1864, which specifies the weights for various grains, roots, and other trade goods, and the rate at which they will be traded for. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend an Act passed in the Twenty-eighth Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act to make further provision against the destruction of Sheep and Cattle, and injuries to the Person, by Dogs.” (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 8 1866 This is a continuance and amendment to an act passed in 1865 which requires the muzzling of unleashed dogs in order to prevent damage to livestock, and lays out penalties for dog owners who refuse to abide by this law. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Weights. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 7 (Session 2) 1866 This Act defines weight measurements and determines the necessary inspection protocols, as well as the penalty for not following them. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act in amendment of an Act relating to the Militia. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 6 (Session 2) 1866 This Act add to an act authorizing the Commander in Chief to appoint officers. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to amend an Act passed in the Nineteenth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act to regulate the Granting of Licenses for the Wholesale of Wines, Spirituous and Malt Liquors.” (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 6 1866 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1856, which defines the terms by which licences for the sale of wholesale wines and spirits will be sold, as well as the penalty for selling wines and spirits without a license. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Expenses of the Legislature. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 5 (Session 2) 1866 This Act lists the budget and expenses of the government, including the salaries of the each government officer. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act for the Reduction of Pauperism, by encouraging Agriculture and more effectually carrying into operation the Provisions of the Act 23 Vic., Cap. 3. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 5 1866 This act institutes a program whereby poor settlers are established in agriculture instead of becoming dependents of the state. This includes fishermen who are not making enough to support their families. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the repair and improvement of Roads and Bridges, and other Public Works and Services. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 4 (Session 2) 1866 This Act designates funds of money to the construction and repair of roads, bridges, ferries, etc. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to provide for Quarantine and the Establishment of Boards of Health. (Passed 1st May, 1866.) 29 Victoria Chapter 4 1866 This act establishes rules for quarantine, both surrounding incoming vessels and goods, and specifies who is responsible for establishing quarantine, where quarantines will be announced, and penalties for breaking quarantine. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for defraying certain expenses of the Civil Government of the Province. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 3 (Session 2) 1866 This Act budgets the funds of the provincial government to the different areas of expense, including public printing, the court system, and provision for the disadvantaged within the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to empower Justices of the several Courts and of the Peace in this Province to act in certain cases relative to Parishes and Counties for the Rates and Taxes of which they are rated or chargeable. Passed 16th April, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 3 (Session 1) 1866 This Act details the powers and responsibilities of the Justices of the Peace in the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.