Legislation by Province: New Brunswick (1786-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for appointing Commissioners of Sewers. 26 George III Chapter 45 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, creates of system for appointing persons to build and maintain sewers (dykes), in New Brunswick. 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 Regulate the Sale of Goods sold at Public Auction or Out-Cry 26 George III Chapter 44 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, lays down the rules for auction sales and the conduct of auction officials 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 regulate and provide for the support of the poor in this province. 26 George III Chapter 43 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, endows local officials with the power to both provide relief and regulate the poor in their respective counties. 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 assessing, collecting and levying County Rates. 26 George III Chapter 42 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local officials the power to raise money to build jails and courts houses and oversee their construction. 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 enable the treasurers of the respective counties in this province to recover from such person or persons, as have heretofore received any monies or are otherwise indebted for the sale of mill privileges and public lots. 26 George III Chapter 41 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, calls upon people who were granted land in New Brunswick by Halifax, prior to it becoming a separate province, to still pay property taxes in the new counties. 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 oblige Absent Proprietors to pay a proportion of any public charge, and to repair highways. 26 George III Chapter 40 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, mandates that property owners must pay property taxes to support roads even in counties where they do not reside. 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 Preservation of Moose. 26 George III Chapter 39 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, introduces fines to prevent the wanton killing of moose. 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 enable the Justices of the Peace, of the Several counties in this province for the time being, to receive, for public uses, Grants of Lands lying in their respective counties, and to regulate the Commons belonging to the Several townships or parishes within the same. 26 George III Chapter 38 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, allows local justices of the peace to regulate land set aside for public use. 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 regulating Servants 26 George III Chapter 37 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up the guidelines for how a servant may leave his or her master's employment, and penalities if these terms are violated. 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 regulating Inn-holders, Tavern-keepers, and Retailers of Spirituous Liquors. 26 George III Chapter 36 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, regulates the sale of liquor, prohibiting them from selling anymore than five shillings worth on credit. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.