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

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in addition to, and in further amendment of, an Act, passed in the fifty-seventh year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the better regulating the manner of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace, in the District of Yarmouth and Argyle, in the County of Shelburne.” 59 George III – Chapter 25 1819 This act changes the dates on which the court of common pleas for the county of Shelburne are to be held, as originally set out by an act first passed in 1817. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising an additional Duty of Excise, and for appropriating the same. 59 George III – Chapter 24 1819 This act places an additional duty on certain items in order to pay for prior acts granting bounties for the encouragement of the fishery and agriculture. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several acts of the General Assembly now in force relating to a Militia, and in further amendment and alteration of the same. 59 George III – Chapter 23 1819 This act continues a number of acts relating to the province's militia, with several amendments pertaining to age and exceptions to mandatory militia service. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal an Act, passed in the fifty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act in addition to, and amendment of, An Act, passed in the third and fourth years of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, ‘An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors.’” 59 George III – Chapter 22 1819 Repeal of an act passed in 1813, which was itself an amendment to an act first passed in 1763. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the further encouragement of the Cod and Scale Fisheries of the Province. 59 George III – Chapter 21 1819 This act grants various bounties to fishermen who catch and sell scale fish, based on the market to which their catch is sold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further addition to, and amendment of, an Act, passed in the third and fourth years of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors.” 59 George III – Chapter 20 1819 An amendment to an act first passed in 1763, which outlines how creditors can collect on debts owing from insolvent persons and penalties for insolvent debtors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue in force the several Acts therein mentioned. 59 George III – Chapter 19 1819 A continuation of various acts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and continue an Act, entitled, “An act for encouraging the establishment of Schools throughout the Province.” 59 George III – Chapter 18 1819 A continuation and amendment of an act first passed in 1811, which empowered townships, districts or settlements of at least 30 families to establish their own schools. The amendment specifies a certain number of scholars who are to be permitted to be taught in each district, free of charge. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Incorporating certain Persons therein mentioned, for Insuring Houses, Buildings, Goods, Wares and Merchandises, from loss and damage by Fire. 59 George III – Chapter 17 1819 This act incorporates the named individuals into an insurance company. It outlines the basic obligations and responsibilities of the company along with their corporate structure. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Marriages, and the issuing of Marriage Licenses. 59 George III – Chapter 16 1819 This act clarifies marriage law, allowing the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or Commander in Chief to issue marriage licenses to anybody within the province no matter their religious persuasion, rather than requiring them to conform to the book of common prayer. The form of the marriage license is specified within the act, and clarifies that marriages still need to be solemnized by approved clergymen. Early Canadiana Online