Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to establish a Winter Road from Bates’s Millpond, to the River Kennebeckacis, at or near the site of the old Court House in King’s County. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 14 1812 This act awards 30 pounds to the building of a winter road in King's County. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to authorise the justices of the Peace in the City and County of Saint John, in their General Sessions, to levy an additional Assessment for the purpose of finishing the Gaol of the said City and County, and to discharge the debt already contracted in adding to the said Gaol. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 13 1812 This act gives authorities in Saint John, city and county, the power to raise funds finish building a county jail and pay off the debts already incurred in its construction. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act more effectually to prevent the encumbering or filling up of Harbours, and to authorise the appointment of Harbour Masters. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 12 1812 This act replaces a 1793 act, it creates new regulations for ensuring that harbour can be kept clear for shipping and allows for the appointment of Harbour Masters to oversee such work. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to authorise the Common Council of the City of Saint John, to appoint Constables for such Wards of the City, as shall omit to choose the same. Passed 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 11 1812 This act gives to city of Saint John the power to appoint and dismiss constables. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to authorise the justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte, to levy an Assessment for paying off the County debt, and for finishing and compleating the County Gaol and Court House, lately erected in said County. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 10 1812 This act gives the local authorities in Charlotte County the power to raise revenues to both pay down the county debt and to complete and maintain its county jail and court house. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act for erecting a Court House and Gaol in the County of Northumberland. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 9 1812 This act allows for the raising of funds to build and maintain a new public jail in Northumberland County Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to amend and continue for a limited time an Act, intituled “An Act for better regulating the Militia in this Province.” Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 8 1812 This act continues an 1810 act regulating the provincial militia and introduces amendments regarding training days and tardy fines. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to authorise the justices of the Peace for the Counties of York and Charlotte, respectively to regulate the Assize of Bread in the Towns of Fredericton and Saint Andrews. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 7 1812 This act establishes an assize of bread in Fredericton and Saint Andrews (important garrison towns), regulating the prices of bread, so as to prevent wartime price gouging. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to impose a Duty on certain Articles imported into this Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 6 1812 This act imposes duties on several articles being imported from the United States. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.
An Act to appropriate a sum of money as an aid to His Majesty in the defence of the Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1812. 52 George III Chapter 5 1812 Fearing hostilities breaking out with the United States, this act gives the province the authority to appeal for 10,000 pounds to put towards defence. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1812. Saint John: Jacob S. Mott, 1812.