Legislation by Province: Newfoundland (1833-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for the Protection of the Salmon Fishery of this Colony, and for other Purposes. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 8 1860 This act places controls on the fishing of salmon in the province, and defines the penalties for anybody who should violate the restrictions put forward in this act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Provide against the Destruction of Sheep and Cattle, and Injuries to the Person, by Dogs. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 7 1860 This act puts measures in place to control dogs and penalize dog owners who injure both people and farm animals. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the Prevention of Nuisances in the Towns of St. Johns, Harbor Grace, Carbonear and Brigus. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 6 1860 This act legislates the use of wagons and wheeled carts, the proper penning of farm animals and cart horses, inspection of chimneys, the fencing of property abutting dangerous cliffs or coves, and the penalties for not following these laws in the towns of St. John's, Harbor Grace, Carbonear and Brigus. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Provide for the Protection of Property Wrecked on the Coast of Newfoundland. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 5 1860 This act puts measures in place to protect shipwrecked property. It is declared the responsibility of the commissioners of wrecked property, who report to the customs office. Penalties are defined for those who would try to claim shipwrecked property without the authority to do so. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Prevent the Firing of the Woods and Forests of this Colony, and for other purposes. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 4 1860 This act sets in place consequences for deliberately or accidentally setting a fire in the forest, whether it be on public or private property. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the Seventh Year of Her Majesty's Reign, entitled “An Act to make Provision for the Disposal and Sale of Ungranted and Unoccupied Crown Lands within the Island of Newfoundland and its Dependencies, and for other Purposes," and to make Provision for Granting Mining Licenses, Leases and Grants of Mineral Lands, and for other Purposes. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 3 1860 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1844, which regulated the sale and granting of public lands which had priorly stood unused in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for Constructing and Repairing Roads, Streets and Bridges within this Colony. (Passed 14th May, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 2 1860 This act grants various sums of money to repair, maintain, and build roadways throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 13th April, 1860.) 23 Victoria Chapter 1 1860 This act defines the tariffs to be charged on various items, specifying those which are to be duty-free due to trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States. The manner in which the tariffs are to be collected is also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for defraying the Expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony, for the Year ending the Thirty first day of December, One thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine, and for other purposes. (Passed 20th April, 1859.) 22 Victoria Chapter 17 1859 This act grants various sums of money as salaries to individuals who have served the provincial government in diverse ways. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Authorise the Consolidation of Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Two Pounds, Six Shillings, of the Public Debt of this Colony. (Passed 20th April, 1859.) 22 Victoria Chapter 16 1859 This act puts measures in place to pay off public debt. Early Canadiana Online