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

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to provide for the support of a Light-House on the south end of Coffin’s Island, on the eastern side of the entrance of Liverpool Harbour. 52 George III – Chapter 4 (Session 1) 1812 This act imposes a duty on ships entering Liverpool Harbour in order to support a lighthouse on Coffin's Island. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying certain Monies to the purposes therein mentioned. 52 George III – Chapter 3 (Session 2) 1812 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further addition to the Act relating to Wills, Legacies and Executors, and for the settlement and distribution of the Estate of Intestates. 52 George III – Chapter 3 (Session 1) 1812 This act allows for the estates of debtors to be distributed to creditors against the estate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to His Majesty an additional Revenue to defray the expense of the War; and to appoint Commissioners to borrow Money for the use of the Province. 52 George III – Chapter 2 (Session 2) 1812 This act places an additional duty on wine, rum, and other liquors in order to cover the expense of defending the province during wartime. Provisions regarding the collection of these duties and the borrowing of further funds if the tax increase should not suffice are also included. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the expenditure of Monies hereafter to be appropriated, for the service of Roads and Bridges. 52 George III – Chapter 2 (Session 1) 1812 This act better defines how contractors and commissioners in charge of supervising the building of roads and road repairs are to disburse the funds allocated to them for road work, how to keep track of expenses and people paid and charged for various types of work, and how contracts for road work are to be agreed upon. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to empower the Lieutenant-Governor, or Commander in Chief for the time being, to appoint Commissioners to issue Treasury Notes. 52 George III – Chapter 1 (Session 2) 1812 This act permits the issuance of treasury notes from the province. It defines the format of these notes, how they are to be paid out, how many of each denomination are to be printed, who is responsible for paying out said notes, and various other rules governing the issuing of provincial treasury notes. 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 Twelve; 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 the Acts of the Province. 52 George III – Chapter 1 (Session 1) 1812 An act regarding the disbursement of government funds.

NOTE: Only one article of the act published (article 12); act is incomplete. 		Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further addition to, and in amendment of, an Act, made and passed in the third and fourth years of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors.” 51 George III – Chapter 26 1811 A amendment of 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 for the encouragement of Inland Navigation. 51 George III – Chapter 25 1811 This act grants the right to the named individuals to form a company with the goal of creating a canal system between Forchu Harbour and Lake George for the purpose of easing transportation between the settlements and to more easily transport lumber. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further addition to, and amendment of, the several Acts for the choice of Town Officers, and regulating of Townships. 51 George III – Chapter 24 1811 An amendment of an act first passed in 1765; the amendment allows for the election of a greater number of town officers than allowed by the prior act. Early Canadiana Online