Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
Displaying 1841 - 1850 of 1978 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to regulate the inspection and measurement of Timber, Masts, Spars, Deals, Staves, and other articles of a like nature, intended for Shipment and Exportation from this Province, and for other purposes relative to the same. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 7 | 1842 | This act sets out rules and regulations regarding the inspection of measurements and other requirements of timber meant to be sold as various elements of construction, including specific parts for shipbuilding. The specific standards which are to be met are included in the act, as well as the criteria which lead to automatic rejection. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to regulate the Inspection of Pot and Pearl Ashes. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 6 | 1842 | This act specifies rules and regulations concerning the inspection of pot and pearl ashes and the appointment of inspectors. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for better proportioning the punishment to the offence, in certain cases, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 5 | 1842 | This act gives courts more flexibility to decide the sentence depending on the crime. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act therein mentioned, relative to the desertion of Seamen and others in the Sea-Service. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 4 | 1842 | This act is an amendment to a prior act which discourages both deserting seamen and those who aid them. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the qualification of Justices of the Peace. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 3 | 1842 | This act issues new rules regarding the eligibility of judges in Upper Canada, including property requirements and past experience. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to make the Law for vacating the Seats of Members of the Legislative Assembly accepting Office, uniform throughout this Province. 12th October, 1842. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 2 | 1842 | This act makes it possible to immediately vacate seats of the legislative assembly if the holders of those seats should accept appointments which involve profiting from the crown or becoming accountable for public money. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Freedom of Elections throughout this Province, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 12th October, 1852. | 6 Victoria – Chapter 1 | 1842 | This act sets out the various rules and regulations regarding the elections in all districts throughout the province of United Canada, including the eligibility of candidates and returning officers, regulations concerning polling stations, and rules for campaigning. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the disposal of Public Lands. | 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 100 | 1841 | This act specifies regulations concerning the disposal of public lands. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the Banks heretofore Chartered by Acts of the late Province of Upper or Lower Canada to Carry on their business throughout this Province. | 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 99 | 1841 | This act allows various banks who were priorly chartered by the respective legislations of either Upper or Lower Canada to continue operating in the newly created province of United Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to renew the Charter of the Bank of Montreal, and to Increase its Capital Stock. | 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 98 | 1841 | This act continues the charter of the Bank of Montreal, first passed by the legislative assembly of the province of Lower Canada, allowing it to continue operating within the new province of United Canada with some amendments. | Early Canadiana Online |