Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to promote the Public Health, and to guard against infectious Diseases in this Province. Passed 16th April, 1835. | 5 William IV – Chapter 10 | 1835 | This act permits the appointment of three or more health officers in every town of the province. It specifies what they are empowered to do as health officers as well as the penalties for those who disobey the appointed health officers. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to limit the duration of the Parliaments of this Colony. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 10 | 1835 | This act limits the duration of provincial parliaments to four years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the Sale of Spirituous Liquors to Indians. Passed 16th April, 1835. |
5 William IV – Chapter 9 | 1835 | This act makes it illegal to sell liquor to indigenous people, under penalty of a fine up to five pounds. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the unnecessary discharging of Guns, and other Fire-Arms, in the Towns of Saint John’s, Harbor-Grace, Carbonear, Port-de-Grave, and Brigus, and the Suburbs thereof. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 9 | 1835 | This act makes it illegal to fire or discharge a weapon for reasons other than necessity; that is to say, firing a weapon for festivities such as Christmas rather than for hunting or protection, as it causes disturbances and accidents. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to reduce to one Act of Parliament the several Laws relative to the appointment and duties of Township Officers in this Province, except an Act passed in the fourth year of the Reign of William the Fourth, Chapter Twelve, entitled, “An Act to regulate Line Fences and Water Courses,” and to repeal so much of an Act passed in the Thirty-third year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Third, entitled, “An Act to provide for the nomination and appointment of Parish and Town Officers within this Province,” as relates to the office of Fence Viewers being discharged by Overseers of Highways and Roads. Passed 16th April, 1835. | 5 William IV – Chapter 8 | 1835 | This act consolidates several past laws relating to the duties and responsibilities of township officers to a single act. It includes procedures for how officers will be elected, how individuals who wish to be elected should be nominated, and how township meetings will be convened. The act also specifies what legislative powers the township officers hold and what decisions the township meetings are empowered to make on behalf of their towns. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act of the Parliament of this Colony entituled “An Act for the Establishment and Regulation of Fire Companies in the Town of Saint John’s.” (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 8 | 1835 | This act is an amendment to a prior act regarding the establishment of fire regulations and fire companies in Saint John's, regarding the pay of firemen and fire wardens. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Establishment of a Light House, on Harbor-Grace Island. (8th May, 1835.) |
5 William IV Chapter 7 | 1835 | This act allows for the construction of a new lighthouse on Harbour Grace island. It sets aside the necessary funds, and specifies that the project will be managed by appointed commissioners, whose duties are listed within the act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish a Standard Weight for the different kinds of Grain and Pulse in this Province. Passed 16th April, 1835. |
5 William IV – Chapter 7 | 1835 | This act specifies standard weights for grains within the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for raising a further Sum of Money for completing the erection of a Light House on Cape Spear. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 6 | 1835 | This act authorises the raising of more money for the completion of the Cape Spear lighthouse, as the initial amount of money granted for the project was not enough to complete its construction. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Payment of Wages to the Members of the House of Assembly, who represent the different Towns in this Province. Passed 24th February, 1835. | 5 William IV – Chapter 6 | 1835 | This act allows for members of the House of Assembly to collect a salary equal to ten shillings per day for every day the member attended the House, to be paid upon prorogation and with proof of attendance. | Early Canadiana Online |