This Act amends the 1759 Act, "An Act for regulating and maintaining an House of Correction or Work-House within the Town of Halifax, and for binding out Poor Children," and extends some of its provisions to the rest of the province. It describes how work houses are to operate and how they will be funded. The keepers' roles and manner in which they should be regulated are outlined.
This Act sets the rate at which certain grains can be sold according to weight and other regulations relating to trading grain, as well as salt, coal, and lime.
This Act amends the 1762 Act, "An Act for the appointment of sworn Gaugers," in order to establish penalties for gaugers who neglect their duties and to better regulate gaugers.
This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses for 1791, mainly the salaries of various government employees or sums owing for services rendered.
This Act makes it unlawful for persons with licenses for selling liquor to sell quantities less than one quart (persons in Halifax excepted). This Act and those it amends are to remain in force until July 1792.
This Act continues and amends several acts relating to raising revenue, including acts regarding impost and excise duties, and relating to the number of collectors in each county and their salaries. This Act is to remain in force until July 1792.