Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act for further regulating the Market at Halifax. | 15 George III – Chapter 8 (Session 2) | 1775 | This is an amendment to the original act regulating the Halifax market, which changes the annual rate paid by stall keepers, defines how the money raised by rents can be used, and allows residents of Halifax to bring in certain quantities and types of foodstuff from outside of Halifax into the city proper. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for altering the Times appointed for holding the Supreme Court in certain Counties therein mentioned. | 15 George III – Chapter 8 (Session 1) | 1775 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for raising a Tax on the Inhabitants of this Province, for defraying the Expence of maintaining and supporting the Militia of the said Province, and for the Defence of the same. | 15 George III – Chapter 7 (Session 2) | 1775 | This act places a tax on residents of the province in order to raise a militia to defend the colony against the uprising occurring in the south (the American Revolution) and to protect against any possible incursion of American troops into Nova Scotia. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in addition to, and amendment of, the several Acts made by the General Assembly of this Province, for appointing Commissioners of Sewers. | 15 George III – Chapter 7 (Session 1) | 1775 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the ready Admission of such of his Majesty’s Subjects in the Colonies on the Continent, who may be induced to take Refuge in the Province, from the Anarchy and Confusion there, and for securing the Peace, and preserving the Loyalty and Obedience of the Inhabitants of this Province. | 15 George III – Chapter 6 (Session 2) | 1775 | This act allows for the settlement of refugees from the American revolution who are loyal to the British crown (otherwise known as "loyalists") in Nova Scotia. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the better securing the payment of certain Debts due to the Government of this Province. | 15 George III – Chapter 6 (Session 1) | 1775 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for establishing the Times of holding an Inferior Court of Common Pleas in the Township of Yarmouth in Queen’s County. | 15 George III – Chapter 5 (Session 2) | 1775 | This act establishes when and where the court of common pleas will be held for the town of Yarmouth. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the relief of Jonathan Binney, Esq. late Collector of the Duties of Impost and Excise at the District of Canso. | 15 George III – Chapter 5 (Session 1) | 1775 | This act was not published. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in Amendment to the several Laws of this Province concerning Bail. | 15 George III – Chapter 4 (Session 2) | 1775 | This is an amendment to various laws concerning bail that are over three pounds but under ten pounds, clarifying the procedures for collection and certification of bail. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to empower the Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief for the Time being to prohibit the Exportation of Gunpowder, Arms and Ammunition or Salt Petre or carrying the same coastways. | 15 George III – Chapter 4 (Session 1) | 1775 | This act prohibits the transportation of gunpowder, arms, and salt petre except for the express use of the King's troops, or by special license issued by the Governor General, due to the war with the American colonies. | Early Canadiana Online |