Legislation by Province: Upper Canada (1792-1840)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to continue in force for a limited time an Act passed in the Fourth Year of His late Majesty’s Reign entitled, “An Act to restrain the Selling of Beer, Ale, Cider and other Liquors not Spirituous, in certain Towns and Villages in this Province, and to regulate the manner of Licensing the same.” Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 21 | 1832 | This Act extends, for four years plus the time to the conclusion of the following sitting of the Legislature, the Act cited in this Act's title. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to impose an additional Duty on Licenses to Vend Wines, Brandy and Spirituous Liquors. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 20 | 1832 | This Act increases the cost of a license for the sale of certain types of alcohol, places penalties on anyone selling alcohol on a steamboat without a license, and directs the revenue raised under the terms of this Act toward road and bridge repair. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the appointment of Commissioners to ascertain the North Boundary Line of the Township of Niagara, and to establish a Public Highway contiguous to the same. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 19 | 1832 | This Act names Commissioners to oversee the surveying of certain disputed territory in Niagara, and outlines the rights and responsibilities of the Commission so appointed. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal part of an Act passed in the Fourth year of His Late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act to divide the County of Carleton, in the Bathurst District.” Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 18 | 1832 | This Act allows the Crown's representative in Upper Canada to issue a writ for the election of an additional representative of provincial government for Lanark County and for Carleton County. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish a Police in the Town of Brockville, in the District of Johnstown. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 17 | 1832 | This Act establishes a "Board of Police" in Brockville, and outlines both the purview of the Board and the procedure for electing Board representatives. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal part of and to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the last Session of the Parliament of this Province entitled, “An Act to erect the County of Prince Edward into a Separate District.” Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 16 | 1832 | This Act describes the responsibilities of the Justices of the Peace for Prince Edward County, as well as how the jurisdiction is to be governed going forward. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company, under the style and title of the President, Directors, and Company, of the Port Burwell Harbour. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 15 | 1832 | This Act incorporates the " 'President, Directors and Company of the Port Burwell Harbour,' " and delineates the responsibilities and intended functioning of the said Company. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for Incorporating a Joint Stock Company, under the style and title of the President, Directors and Company, of the Port Dover Harbour. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 14 | 1832 | This Act incorporates the " 'President, Directors and Company of the Port Dover Harbour,' " and delineates the responsibilities and intended functioning of said Company. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company, to Improve the Navigation of the Grand River. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 13 | 1832 | This Act incorporates the Grand River Navigation Company and delineates the privileges and responsibilities thereof. The Act also addresses other considerations relative to the Company. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal part of and amend the Charter of the Niagara Canal Company. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 12 | 1832 | This Act contains a number of clauses relating to the operation and administration of the Niagara Branch Canal. | Early Canadiana Online |