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

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned, for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Two, and for appropriating such part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. 32 George III Chapter 15 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the Summary Trial of Actions before his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. 32 George III Chapter 14 1792 This Act outlines the processes by which civil actions or suits should be tried in the county of Halifax and the rotation of justices to serve. This Act is to remain in force for one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the further increase of the Revenue, by raising a Duty of Excise, on all Goods, Wares and Merchandise, imported into this Province. 32 George III Chapter 13 1792 This Act imposes duties of two pounds ten shillings on every one hundred pounds worth of goods imported into the province. The processes by which this duty is to be enforced are outlined as well as exceptions to it. This Act is to remain in force until July, 1793. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for continuing in Force the several Acts herein mentioned; and also for reviving and continuing an Act herein mentioned, which has expired. 32 George III Chapter 12 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for raising an additional Duty of Excise on Rum, and other Distilled Spirituous Liquors, and for amending and continuing the several Laws for raising a Revenue herein after mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 11 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for limiting the Duration, or Continuance, of the General Assemblies. 32 George III Chapter 10 1792 Under this Act, General Assemblies are to be held or may have continuance for seven years and no longer. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the Thirty-first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to regulate the Times of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the District of Colchester,” and to enable the Grand Juries, in the said District, to assess Monies for the purpose of erecting a Court-House and Goal in said District, and for ascertaining the Boundaries for the said District. 32 George III Chapter 9 1792 This Act amends the times at which the court of common pleas and general sessions of the peace are to be held in the District of Colchester and defines the boundaries of each country within the district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act for the better regulating of Elections. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This Act allows for polling places to be opened in certain counties as specified to allow its freeholders to more easily vote to elect members of the general assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act, entitled, “An Act for establishing the Times of holding an Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the Township of Yarmouth.” 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This Act amends a former Act by making provisions for the erection and repairing of a court house and jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the Windsor and Hammond Plain Road, being injured by heavy loaded Carriages. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This Act limits the traffic allowed on the road from Windsor to Hammond Plain restricting based on the breath of the vehicle's felloes and imposes penalties for persons who fail to abide by this Act's terms. Early Canadiana Online