Legislation by Province: New Brunswick (1786-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to prevent the malicious killing or maiming of Cattle 26 George III Chapter 35 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up penalties for those who maliciosuly kill or maim other's livestock. 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 securing the navigation of the river Maggaugaudavick [Magaguadavic] 26 George III Chapter 34 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, prevents people from damming or otherwise blocking certain parts of the Magafiadavic River in Charlotte County, so as to allow for unhindered portage and trade on the river. 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 and facilitating the Navigation of the River Saint John, and other rivers in this province 26 George III Chapter 33 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local surveyors the power to clear waterways of any incumbances to shipping and navigation. 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 laying out, repairing and amending highways, roads and streets, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways within the several towns or parishes in this province. 26 George III Chapter 32 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, wards local officials the authority to oversee highway building and repair, to collect and distribute the funds to pay for it, and to regulate exisiting roads. 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 prevent nuisances by Hedges, Wears, Seines, and other incumbrances obstructing the passage of Fish, in the Rivers, Coves and Creeks of this Province. 26 George III Chapter 31 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, aims to prevent the building of unauthorized structures that could encumber the movement of fish on New Brunswick's waterways. 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 prevent the Burning Woods, by carelessly or wantonly Firing the same 26 George III Chapter 30 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets penatlies for causing forest fires. 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 preventing Trespasses 26 George III Chapter 29 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up rules governing property divisions and tresspass, and establishes penalties for violation of them. 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 appointment of Town or Parish Officers in the several counties in this province. 26 George III Chapter 28 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives county justices of the peace to appoint local officials to several positions in county government. 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 preventing Idleness and Disorders, and for punishing Rogues, Vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly persons 26 George III Chapter 27 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, give local authorities the power to deal with people they deem "idle" or "beggers." 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 prevent Gaming 26 George III Chapter 26 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, is an attempt to supress gambling and games of chance. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.