Legislation by Province: Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act for the better supplying the Town of Halifax with Fresh Water. | 57 George III – Chapter 15 | 1817 | This act establishes the Halifax Water Company who are tasked with supplying fresh water to the city’s inhabitants. The processes by which the company may construct a reservoir or bason, as well as how it is to operate, are described. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise the sale of the Old Jail, and the Lot of Land on which the same stands, at Windsor, in the County of Hants. | 57 George III – Chapter 14 | 1817 | This Act makes provision for the sale of the land and old jail in Windsor, which had been replaced by a newer jail. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to alter, amend and continue, an Act, passed in the fifty-second year of his present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to regulate the expenditure of Monies hereafter to be appropriated for the service of Roads and Bridges.” | 57 George III – Chapter 13 | 1817 | This act continues a former act relating to funding for constructing and repairing roads, and amends the former act as far as the sums allowable to be spent and the manner in which wages should be paid. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned, for the service of the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen; and for appropriating such part of the Supplies, granted in this Session of the General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. | 57 George III – Chapter 12 | 1817 | This Act outlines the sums of money to be paid our for salaries for public servants for the year in addition to several other expenses of the provincial government. The act also lists the sums needed to fund infrastructure projects, mainly roads. Other matters relating to the revenue are addressed, including the continuance of or in fulfillment of former acts. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Summary Trial of Actions. | 57 George III – Chapter 11 | 1817 | This Act outlines how a court of five people is to be appointed and operate for the purpose of trying cases in a summary way. The Act also lists the rates of allowable fees for clerks, sheriffs, or constables. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to alter and amend the several Acts, of this Province, relative to Town, County and Poor Rates. | 57 George III – Chapter 10 | 1817 | This Act amends the manner in which town, county, and poor rates are to be assessed and communicated to the bodies responsible for them. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act, in amendment of an Act, passed in the tenth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act for the settlement of the Poor, in the several Townships within this Province. | 57 George III – Chapter 9 | 1817 | This Act amends a former act making provisions for the poor restricting who may apply for relief in a settlement to peoples living and working as a servant there for at least a year before applying for relief. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly for raising a Revenue to repair the Roads throughout the Province, by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be Licensed to keep Public Houses and Shops, for the retail of Spirituous Liquors. | 57 George III – Chapter 8 | 1817 | This Act continues a former act for allowing a duty to be placed on liquor licenses to be used to repair roads, which Act is to remain in force until 18 March 1818. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for regulating Elections of Representatives to serve in General Assembly. | 57 George III – Chapter 7 | 1817 | This Act repeals and replaces several acts relating to the election of representatives to serve in the General Assembly, including how and where elections should be held. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly, for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, imported into this Province. | 57 George III – Chapter 6 | 1817 | This Act continues a former act for collecting duties on goods which act is to remain in force until 18 March 1818. | Early Canadiana Online |