Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to confirm the Proceedings of the justices of the Peace in King’s County, and to authorize the said Justices to build and finish a Gaol and Court-House in the said County. Passed the 5th of March, 1807. 47 George III Chapter 5 1807 This act gives Kings County officials the authority to raise 300 pounds to complete a county jail and court house. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.
An Act in alteration and amendment of an Act for establishing the Rates to be taken for Wharfage and Granage. Passed the 5th of March, 1807. 47 George III Chapter 4 1807 This act raises wharfage rates in order to pay for the construction and maintainence of more wharfs. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.
An Act to ascertain the Rights of Fishery. Passed the 5th of March, 1807. 47 George III Chapter 3 1807 This act grants all those who own property that borders a river or stream the right to harvest fish from the parts of the rivers or streams that borders their property. Such rights had previously only granted to those with property adjoing the eastern side of Saint John harbour. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.
An Act for the further relief of Debtors, with respect to the imprisonment of their Persons. Passed the 5th of March, 1807. 47 George III Chapter 2 1807 This act allows for debtors, still owing their creditors money, to be discharged from prison without their creditors losing their benifits. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.
An Act for the more effectual Punishment of such Persons as shall seduce Soldiers to desert, Passed the 5th of March, 1807. 47 George III Chapter 1 1807 This act creates new penatlies against those who convince soldiers to desert, the older ones being deemed ineffective. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1807. Saint John: John Ryan, 1807.