Under this Act, the 1830 Act, “An Act to provide for the better defence of the Province, and to regulate the Militia thereof,” and the 1832 Act, “An Act to authorise the appointing of Courts of Inquiry for investigating the qualification of Militia Officers, in certain cases,” are to remain in force until 1838.
Under this Act, the Court or a judge of the Court of the King's Bench can compel anyone who has opposed a marriage to show cause to support their objection, whereupon the judge or court can decide upon the matter.
Under this Act, sergeants, officers, and captain's of the militia are to serve as peace officers in the district wherein they reside and, upon command by any Justice of the Peace or Superior Officer of the Militia, assist in conveying prisoners to jail, as described.
This Act repeals and replaces the 1831 Act, “An Act for the encouragement of the useful Arts in this Province,” in addition to previous Acts as listed. This Act outlines how patents can be acquired and is to remain in force until 1840.