Legislation by Province: Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to alter an Act, passed in the sixth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act concerning Schools.” 8 George IV – Chapter 24 1827 An amendment to an act first passed in 1826, which establishes the infrastructure and support for education in English within the province. Although the title states it was passed in 6 Geo IV, it is in fact 7 Geo IV cap 2. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to, and amendment of, the Act relating to Highways, Roads and Bridges. 8 George IV – Chapter 23 1827 An amendment of an act first passed in 1826 which specifies the amount of labour to be performed by each resident of the province in order to maintain the roads of their district, as well as the labour to be performed by the horses and oxen owned by residents of the province in service to the maintaining and building of roads. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the Act to provide for the accommodation and billeting of His Majesty’s Troops, or of the Militia, when on their march from one part of the Province to another: and also, the Acts in amendment thereof. 8 George IV – Chapter 22 1827 This Act continues an act making provision for militiamen to be billeted when marching from one part of the province to another for one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the Acts now in force relating to Trespasses. 8 George IV – Chapter 21 1827 A continuation of an act passed in 1822, which consolidated various past acts and amendments dealing with the maintenance of fences and hedges to prevent the trespass of livestock on neighbours' pasture and fields, and the penalties for not so doing. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to the Act, passed in the Second year of his late Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for regulating the Exportation of Fish, and the assize of Barrels, Staves, Hoops, Boards, and all other kinds of Lumber;” and for appointing Officers to survey the same. 8 George IV – Chapter 20 1827 An amendment to an act first passed in 1762 and continued several times since, which established several regulations on how fish can be exported, including the regulations on the barrels it is to be shipped in, and sets the standard sizes of lumber to be traded. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the Acts for the regulation of the Militia. 8 George IV – Chapter 19 1827 A continuation and amendment of an 1821 act, which consolidated all past militia laws in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act concerning Elections in the County of Cumberland. 8 George IV – Chapter 18 1827 This act describes how elections in Cumberland county are to be held, and procedures to be followed including polling and notice to be given. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to the Act, entitled, “An Act to authorise the Incorporation of a Company, for making a Canal by the River and Lakes of the Shubenacadie.” 8 George IV – Chapter 17 1827 An amendment to an act first passed in 1824, which allows for the incorporation of a company which will have as its goal the construction of a canal on the Shubenacadie River to allow for easier navigation to and from Halifax Harbour and Minas Basin. The original act did not actually incorporate a company; the current amendment does. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, relating to the Court of Commissioners, at Halifax. 8 George IV – Chapter 16 1827 A continuation of an act passed in 1824, which pertains to the method by which the court of commissioners can be replaced in case of death, resignation or removal from office. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts respecting the Liverpool Light-House. 8 George IV – Chapter 15 1827 A continuation an act first passed in 1812 which imposes a duty on ships entering Liverpool Harbour in order to support a lighthouse on Coffin's Island. Early Canadiana Online