Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act for granting a Drawback of the Duties on Brown or Raw Sugar used in the Manufacture of Refined Sugars, within the Province, and for regulating the mode of obtaining the same. | 57 George III – Chapter 23 | 1817 | This act outlines how a drawback on duties on sugars are to be implemented, as well as how the manufacture of refined sugar, molasses, and syrup is to be regulated within the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act further to continue for a limited time, two Acts therein mentioned, for the regulation of the Lumber Trade. (22 March, 1817.) | 57 George III Chapter 23 | 1817 | An act to continue an act originally passed in 1808, and extended in 1811, 1813, and 1815 by the same name. The original act placed regulations on the export of certain types of lumber and made it lawful for the governor to appoint Master Cullers and Measurers of boards and planks, staves, timber, and masts and spars at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Expectations and duties for these positions and standards for lumber being exported were outlined. The act is to expire in 1819. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prohibit the exportation of Corn and Potatoes, out of this Province. | 57 George III – Chapter 22 | 1817 | This act prohibits the export of corn and potatoes and describes penalties who defy the terms of this act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the closing and sale of a part of Capital Street in the City of Montreal; and for the disposal of the monies arising from the sale of the same. (22 March, 1817.) | 57 George III Chapter 22 | 1817 | An Act to close and sell the portion of Capital Street between St. Joseph street and lane commonly called St. Dizier’s Lane in Montreal. The monies resulting from this sale are to be put towards opening and improving other streets and public places in the city. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue in force the several Acts therein mentioned. | 57 George III – Chapter 21 | 1817 | This act continues several former acts which are to remain in force until 1818. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a further Sum of Money towards the payment of certain arrears due for the erection of a Common Gaol, in the District of Quebec. (22 March, 1817.) | 57 George III Chapter 21 | 1817 | This act, passed by virtue of an under the authority the 1805 act "An Act to provide for the erecting of a Common Gaol in each of the Districts of Quebec and Montreal, respectively, and the means of defraying the expences thereof" grants a further eleven hundred and six pounds. two shillings for the construction of the Common Gaol for the District of Quebec. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to regulate the manner of taking the Bonds of Sheriffs, Collectors of Impost and Excise, and of the Treasurer of the Province. | 57 George III – Chapter 20 | 1817 | This act clarifies the processes by which certain officials, including sheriffs and collectors, are to give bonds and the sums necessary to be paid. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act establishing Regulations, respecting Aliens. (22 March, 1817.) | 57 George III Chapter 20 | 1817 | Under this Act, Aliens who are native to France and bore arms or held office in service France or her colonies during the revolution are to be arrested for a period not more than two months upon entering the province. Justices of the Peace are to ask aliens coming into the province about their name, rank, occupation, and former residence. This Act is to remain in force until 1818. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to regulate the Summary Trial of Actions in the Supreme Court, and Inferior Courts of Common Pleas. | 57 George III – Chapter 19 | 1817 | This act makes provision for the summary trial of actions whereof the sum total is between ten and twenty pounds. This Act is to remain in force for one year. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to give further power to the Executive Government, to prevent the introduction or spreading of infectious or contagious Diseases. (22 March, 1817.) | 57 George III Chapter 19 | 1817 | An act that empowers the Port Masters or other persons appointed by the government to quarantine ships who have arrived from areas that are known to have outbreaks of contagious diseases in order to prevent outbreaks of those diseases within the province. Penalties for ship masters who fail to abide by this act are outlined. Vessels known to carry infectious diseases are to hoist a yellow flag or ensign to the fore-top mast. This act is set to expire in 1819. | Early Canadiana Online |