| An Act in amendment of an Act, made in the Thirty-fourth year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, made in the Thirty third year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, ‘an Act for granting to His Majesty certain Duties on Wine, Rum, and all other distilled Spirituous Liquors, and Brown Sugar, for the purpose of paying the Interest, and reducing the Principal, of the public Debt of this Province;’ and also to revive, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the same Thirty-third year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, ‘An Act for providing for the Support of His Majesty’s Government in this Province, by laying an additional Duty on Wine, Rum, and other Articles therein mentioned, and for encouraging the Agriculture, Fisheries and Commerce, of this Province.’” |
35 George III – Chapter 8 |
1795 |
An amendment to an act passed in 1793, which modified how the duties on spirits and sugars are collected in order to keep better track of how much revenue is being brought in by these taxes, and to better apply them to the province's debt. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Summary Trial of Actions, heretofore vested in His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. |
35 George III – Chapter 7 |
1795 |
This act was not published. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws now in being, relating to a Militia in this Province. |
35 George III – Chapter 6 |
1795 |
This act consolidates several past acts regarding militia service in the province. It includes details on who is and is not exempted from militia service, the number of times militia companies are to be mustered per year, payment for service, and various other matters. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the harbouring Deserters from His Majesty’s Army, and the Sale of Arms, Accoutrements and Clothing, belonging to His Majesty. |
35 George III – Chapter 5 |
1795 |
This act imposes a penalty of five pounds on anyone who should assist any member of the British forces in an attempt at desertion, and further penalties on anyone who tries to sell any of their gear. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for quartering and billeting His Majesty’s Forces, when marching from one District to another, within the Province. |
35 George III – Chapter 4 |
1795 |
This act allows for local justices of the peace to make arrangements for the billeting of British forces in public houses (taverns, ale houses, and inns) when marching through the province. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in addition to and amendment of, an Act, passed in the Thirty-third year of the reign of His late Majesty, entitled, “An Act for regulating and maintaining a Light-House on Sambro Island,” and in addition to, and amendment of, an Act passed in the Twenty-eighth year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for regulating and maintaining a Light-House at the entrance of the Harbour of Shelburne.” |
35 George III – Chapter 3 |
1795 |
An amendment to an act first passed in 1759, which made provision and gave instruction for the erection of a lighthouse on Sambro Island. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to enable the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Commander in Chief for the time being, to appoint persons to solemnize Marriages, in places wherein no established Clergyman resides. |
35 George III – Chapter 2 |
1795 |
This act allows for the appointment of non-clergy officials to solemnize marriage in areas where there are no clergy easily available. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend, and reduce into one Act, the several Acts made by the General Assembly, relating to the Office of Sheriffs; and also for altering the form of the Summons heretofore used. |
35 George III – Chapter 1 |
1795 |
This act consolidates several past acts regarding the appointment of sheriffs in the province. Their responsibilities and duties are all specified in this one act, as well as the eligibility which must be met by persons who are being considered for the office of sheriff. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned, for the Service of the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Four, and for appropriating such part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. |
34 George III – Chapter 17 |
1794 |
This act was not published. |
Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Summary Trial of Actions heretofore vested in His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. |
34 George III – Chapter 16 |
1794 |
This act was not published. |
Early Canadiana Online |