Legislation by Province: Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act in further Addition to and Amendment of an Act, made in the Thirty Fourth Year of His late Majesty’s Reign, intitled “An Act for appointing Commissioners of Sewers.” | 9 George III – Chapter 2 | 1769 | This Act amends and adds to the 1760 Act, "An Act for appointing Commissioners of Sewers" as amended in 1763, 1765, and 1768, relating to letting out and draining or dyking lands. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in further Addition to an Act made in the 5th Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intitled An Act for the raising Money by Presentment on the several Counties in this Province, for the defraying certain County Charges therein mentioned. | 9 George III – Chapter 1 | 1769 | This Act adds to the 1765 Act, "An Act for the raising Money by Presentment on the several Counties in this Province, for the defraying certain County Charges therein mentioned," relating the maintenance of bridges. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend, render more effectual, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws made by the General Assembly of this Province, relating to the Duties of Excise on Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors. | 8 George III – Chapter 19 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act replaces the several former Acts relating to duties of excise on beer, rum, and other distilled spirituous liquors. The rate of excise is set at ten pence per gallon and penalties for those who do not pay them, as well as the processes by which this Act will be enforced are outlined. This Act is to remain in force in 1771. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend, render more effectual, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws made by the General Assembly of this Province, relating to the Duties of Impost on Beer, Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors. | 8 George III – Chapter 18 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act replaces the several former Acts relating to duties of impost on beer, rum, and other distilled spirituous liquors. Rates of impost duties are set at two shillings six pence for every barrel of beer and five pence per gallon of rum or other liquor. Penalties for those who do not pay their duties and the processes by which this Act will be enforced are outlined. This Act is to remain in force in 1771. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal two Acts made in the Seventh Year of his Majesty’s Reign, relating to the Duties of Impost and Excise. | 8 George III – Chapter 17 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act repeals the 1767 Acts, "An Act to explain, amend, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws now in force relating to the Duties of Impost on Beer, Rum, and other distilled Spirituous Liquors," and "An Act to explain, amend, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws now in force, relating to the Duties of Excise on Rum and other Distilled Spirituous Liquors sold in this Province." | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for suppressing unlicensed Houses, and for granting to His Majesty a Duty on Persons hereafter to be licensed. | 8 George III – Chapter 16 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act outlines penalties for persons found to sell spirituous liquors, wine, ale, beer, cider, or perry without a licence and the processes by which they will be enforced. This Act is to remain in force until 1770. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for altering, amending, and continuing an Act, made in the Sixth Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intitled “An Act for prescribing the Forms of Writs and the Manner of Issuing the same.” | 8 George III – Chapter 15 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act amends the 1766 Act, "An Act for prescribing the Forms of Writs and the Manner of Issuing the same," relating to the manner of making attachments upon personal chattels and effects. This Act is to remain in force for two years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for granting to His Majesty an Excise on Wines Sold within or brought into this Province. | 8 George III – Chapter 14 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act imposes further excises on wine sold or brought into the Province in addition to those already established. The rates of duty and penalties for persons who fail to pay them are outlined. This Act is to remain in force for two years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for altering, amending, and continuing an Act made in the Sixth Year of His present Majesty’s Reign, intitled An Act concerning Bail. | 8 George III – Chapter 13 (Session 2) | 1768 | This Act amends the 1766 Act, "An Act concerning Bail," relating to the imprisonment of and bail for debtors. This Act is to remain in force for two years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for granting to His Majesty, a Duty on Wheel Carriages within the Peninsula of Halifax. | 8 George III – Chapter 13 (Session 1) | 1768 | This Act allows for the collection of a duty on wheel carriages to be used to maintain the streets and public highways on the peninsula of Halifax. The rate of duties are outlined as well as penalties for persons refusing to pay them. This Act is to remain in force for three years. | Early Canadiana Online |