Legislation by Province: New Brunswick (1786-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in addition to, and in amendment of an Act entitled “An Act for Laying Out, Repairing, and Amending Highways, Roads and Streets, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways within the several Towns and Parishes in this Province.” 31 George III Chapter 3 1791 This act amends a 1789 act, making new provisions for, among other things, how highway surveyors are appointed, hire workers, and report their finances to the government. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act to declare that No Law passed in the General Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia before the erection of the Province of New Brunswick shall be of force in this Province. 31 George III Chapter 2 1791 This act stipulates that any Nova Scotia law passed while the territory that became New Brunswick was a part of it will have no legal standing in it now. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act to continue an Act entitled, “An Act to authorize the erection of Fences and Gates across certain Roads in the several Counties in this Province where the same shall be found necessary.” 31 George III Chapter 1 1791 This act extends an act passed in 1789 until 1797. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act for appropriating and disposing of the public Monies. 29 George III Chapter 9 1789 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 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act for reviving and continuing and amending sundry Laws that have expired and are near expiring. 29 George III Chapter 8 1789 This act renews several acts passed in 1786 and 1787 Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act relating to the punishment of persons convicted of Felony within the Benefit of Clergy 29 George III Chapter 7 1789 This act awards those convicted under offenses which qualify for "Benefit of Clergy" (an arcane term for a lenient sentence), to pay fines or endure whippings instead of suffering burnings or markings. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act for laying an Impost. 29 George III Chapter 6 1789 This act levies taxes on several articles being imported to New Brunswick, expect those from Great Britain and Ireland. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act to continue and amend an Act entitled “An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the different rivers coves and creeks, of this province.” 29 George III Chapter 5 1789 This act amends the 1788 act making further provisions against the erection of any encumbrances to the passage of fish. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act to authorise the erection of Fences and Gates across certain roads in the several counties in this province where the same shall be found necessary. 29 George III Chapter 4 1789 This act allows for proprietors to petition local Justices of the Peace to erect swing gates and water fences along the roads and waterways of their property. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.
An Act in amendment of an Act entitled “An Act for assessing, collecting and levying County Rates.” 29 George III Chapter 3 1789 This act introduces several amendments to the original 1786 act Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789.