Legislation by Province: New Brunswick (1786-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to authorize the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of Saint John, to widen the Bridge between the said City and Parish of Portland. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 9 (Session 1) 1837 An act delegating the modification of a bridge, as well as the costs of any expropriation required for said modification, to the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of St. John. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to remedy the failure of the annual Courts or Meetings of the Corporation of the Madras School in this Province. Passed 22nd July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 8 (Session 2) 1837 An act allowing for the appointment of another day for the meeting of the Corporation of the Governor and trustees of the Madras school, should the first Tuesday in July not allow for a sufficient number of members to be present. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal all the Acts now in force relating to Parish Schools, and to make other provisions respecting the same. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 8 (Session 1) 1837 An act repealing and amending prior acts relating to parish schools, specifying the role of school trustees, duties of teachers vis-a-vis clerks of the peace and trustees. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the greater safety of passengers on board Steam Boats. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 7 (Session 2) 1837 An act legislating emergency measures to be taken on steamboats, and penalties to be enacted against any steamboat master who shall neglect to execute these measures. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the collection of County and Parish Rates. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 7 (Session 1) 1837 This act delineates the manner in which court costs are to be assessed and collected by county, as well as who is responsible for calculating and collecting these costs. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the issue of Private Bank Notes in this Province. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 6 (Session 2) 1837 An act preventing the use of private notes as form of payment within the province, no matter what form of currency the note may be drawn upon. This act also specifies the punishment for those who would attempt to break this law. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Great Roads of Communication through this Province. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 6 (Session 1) 1837 An act which repeals prior acts relating to the building and repairing of roads, and which enacts new laws concerning maintenance, repair, and building of roads in various districts across the province, who is to supervise this work, and who is responsible for the maintenance. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Landlord and Tenant. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 5 (Session 2) 1837 An act clarifying the rights of tenancy in the province, specifying court procedures available to tenants who wish to pursue specific grievances against landlords in court. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act to provide for collection of the Revenue of the Province. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 5 (Session 1) 1837 This is an amendment to an act passed in 1836 called "An Act to provide for the collection of the Revenue of the Province" (6 William IV Chapter 4), nullifying the sixth clause and modifying the twenty-eight, along with adding new clauses granting new powers to local officials in certain jurisdictions. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish Circuit Courts in this Province, and to provide for the travelling expenses of the Judges holding such Courts. Passed 22nd July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 4 (Session 2) 1837 An act establishing circuit courts in certain counties, the matters which can be brought before these courts, and the monetary amounts which shall be paid to judges in order to defray costs of travel. Early Canadiana Online