Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the thirteenth and fourteenth years of Her Majesty’s Reign, relating to Agriculture in Lower Canada, in so far as the said Act concerns Navigable Rivers and Rivulets, and the banks thereof used in the floating and conveyance of Wood and Timber. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 102 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1850 act called "An Act to repeal two certain Acts therein mentioned relating to Agriculture, and to provide for the remedy of abuses prejudicial to Agriculture," which repeals and replaces several past acts regarding trade and advancement in agriculture. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to correct a Clerical error in the English Version of the Act of last Session, exempting Masters of Vessels belonging to Lower Canada from taking Pilots in certain cases. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 101 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an act passed in 1850 which consolidated the laws pertaining to Trinity House in Quebec, and which pertains to the required use of pilots by vessels in the St. Lawrence. The amendment is meant to correct a clerical error. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to make better provision for granting Licenses to Keepers of Taverns, and Dealers in Spirituous Liquors in Lower Canada, and for the more effectual repression of Intemperance. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 100 | 1851 | This act updates the fees to be paid by innkeepers and tavern owners for licenses based on what types of liquors they sell to their patrons. The conditions for holding a license are stated within the act, as well as the regulations license-holders must adhere to. A penalty of twelve pounds is imposed on anybody who should sell any liquor without a proper license. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal a Proviso of the Act of the now last Session, amending the Lower Canada Municipalities Act. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 99 | 1851 | This act repeals the second clause of an 1850 act called "An Act to amend the Municipal Law of Lower Canada," which was an amendment to a past act regarding the various powers of municipalities in Lower Canada as well as their responsibilities. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act further to amend the Municipal Laws of Lower Canada. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 98 | 1851 | This act further amends municipal law and responsibilities in Lower Canada, in conjunction with a law passed in 1850 called "An Act to amend the Municipal Law of Lower Canada." | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the establishment of a Normal School, and further to promote Education in Lower Canada. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 97 | 1851 | This act establishes a school for training teachers in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to facilitate the performance of the duties of Justices of the Peace, out of Sessions, with respect to persons charged with Indictable Offences. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 96 | 1851 | This act consolidates past acts regarding the responsibilities and powers of Justices of the Peace in the province, clarifying their duties and powers under the law. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to facilitate the performance of the duties of Justices of the Peace, out of Sessions, with respect to Summary Convictions and Orders. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 95 | 1851 | This act consolidates and amends the powers and responsibilities held by justices of the peace in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Law respecting the Protesting of Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 94 | 1851 | This act regulates and enforces the use of promissory notes made by merchants in Upper Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to explain and amend the Laws relating to the Registration of Deeds in Lower Canada. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 93 | 1851 | This act standardizes the practice of registering land deeds in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |