Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
Displaying 2001 - 2010 of 6042 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to repeal in part an Act passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act for the Encouragement of Education in this Colony.” (Passed 28th April, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 10 (Session 1) | 1846 | This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1843, which established various school boards throughout the province in order to establish new school districts and granted sums of money to the newly-established school boards with the goal of establishing new schools. The amendment repeals the nineteenth clause of the original act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to remove certain doubts as to the jurisdiction conferred upon the Court of Chancery in Upper Canada, in matters relating to Lunatics, Idiots, and persons of unsound mind, and their Estates; and to amend and extend the Laws in force in Upper Canada relating to Lunatics, Idiots, and persons of unsound mind, and their Estates. 18th May, 1846. | 9 Victoria – Chapter 10 | 1846 | An act to clarify the jurisdiction the Court of Chancery in Upper Canada has in cases concerning Lunatics, Idiots, and persons of unsound mind and their Estates, and to outline various laws relating to Lunatics Idiots, and persons of unsound mind, and their Estates. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the Disqualification of persons entitled to Vote at Elections or to serve in the General Assembly for the District of St. John’s. (Passed 4th August, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 9 (Session 2) | 1846 | This act makes certain provisions for those who have had their dwellings destroyed in the St John's fire to make sure they will not be disqualified from upcoming votes for lack of a dwelling. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the Third Year of His late Majesty's Reign, entitled “An Act for the more speedy abatement of Nuisances.” (Passed 28th April, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 9 (Session 1) | 1846 | This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1833 which allows for the legal means to deal with public nuisances such as garbage and loaded carts left in public places and roads. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to explain and amend a certain Act therein mentioned, and to make further provision concerning Ferries in Upper Canada. 18th May, 1846. | 9 Victoria – Chapter 9 | 1846 | An act to amend a previous act regulating the use of ferries in Upper Canada, clarifying that nothing in the previous act is to prevent the crossing of rivers by private interests using their own boats, and that all future ferry licenses must be sought after in public competition. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue an Act passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act to revive and amend an Act passed in the Third Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled ‘An Act to establish the Fees and Costs chargeable in the several Police Offices and Courts of Session in this Colony.” (Passed 4th August, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 8 (Session 2) | 1846 | This act continues an act first passed in 1840 which established various fees to be paid to court officials for services rendered. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Incorporation of the “St. John’s Water Company.” (Passed 28th April, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 8 (Session 1) | 1846 | This act incorporates the St John's Water Company under the individuals named. The act defines the company's responsibilities and specifies the consequences for not meeting those responsibilities. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the opening of Government Allowances for Roads without an order from the District Council of the District in which the said Allowances are situate. 18th May, 1846. | 9 Victoria – Chapter 8 | 1846 | An act the prevents the opening of Government Allowances for Roads without an order from the District Council first. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act to amend the Law now in force for the encouragement of the Whale Fishery of this Colony.” (Passed 4th August, 1846.) |
9 Victoria Chapter 7 (Session 2) | 1846 | This is the continuation of an act passed in 1845, which amended an act first passed in 1843. The original act awarded bounties of two hundred pounds to the three vessels who brought in the largest amount of whale blubber or oil. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to raise by Loan a sum of Money for the general purposes of the Colony. (Passed 28th April, 1846.) | 9 Victoria Chapter 7 (Session 1) | 1846 | This act permits the government to raise funds in order to pay for various public projects such as the construction and improvement of roads throughout the province. The terms of the loans are defined, including rates of interest and amounts. | Early Canadiana Online |