Legislation by Province: New Brunswick (1786-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for Securing the Purchasers of Mortgaged Estates. 27 George III Chapter 4 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the assembly, establishes rules governing the sale of mortgaged property. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."
An Act for laying an Impost. 27 George III Chapter 3 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the assembly, allows for the government to impose duties on various imported items to support the government. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."
An Act to authorize the respective proprietors of certain Islands in the River St. John, and other Rivers in this Province, to make rules and regulations for their better improvement and cultivation. 27 George III Chapter 2 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the assembly, allows fors propritors of several islands in New Brunswick's rivers to improve their agricultural potential, and a framework to work out property disputes. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."
An Act for establishing a Militia, in the Province of New-Brunswick, and for regulating the same. 27 George III Chapter 1 1787 This act, passed in the second session of the legislature, establishes a New Brunswick militia, and lays out the regulations to govern how it is structured and governed, as well as penalties for those who fail to abide by them. "Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1787. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1787."
An Act for the Trial and Punishment of Criminals who shall steal bills of exchange, bonds, warrants, bills or promissory notes 26 George III Chapter 61 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes penalities for those convicted of stealing bills of exchange or bonds. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for the Conviction and Punishment of Criminals who shall refuse to plead when arraigned and for the Trial of those who shall peremptorily challenge more than Twenty. 26 George III Chapter 60 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes that any who refuse to plead in a trail will be found guilty. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for the speedy Punishment and Release of such persons as Shall commit criminal offences under the degree of grand larceny. 26 George III Chapter 59 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes the system by which someone would be tried for grand larceny. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act against Tumults and Disorders, upon pretence of preparing or presenting Public Petitions or other addresses to the Governor, or General Assembly 26 George III Chapter 58 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes a system whereby someone could get permission to launch a complaint against the government or church. The purpose being to ensure public order and avoid messy public disputes as were seen in the lead up to the American Revolution. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to lay a Tax on Dogs. 26 George III Chapter 57 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local governments the power to tax dogs to raise money for poor relief. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to rectify the mistakes in “An Act for raising a Revenue in this Province.” 26 George III Chapter 56 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, is an amendment to the previous act. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.