Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to explain and amend an Act, entitled “An Act for erecting a Parish in the City of St. John, and incorporating the Rectors, Church-Wardens and Vestries of the Church of England, in the several Parishes in this Province.” Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 11 1816 This act clarifies the scope of the authority of a 1789 act concerning erecting churches in Saint John County and the powers of church officials to hold and sell church lands. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to constitute the Island of Grand-Manan and its appurtenances in the County of Charlotte into a distinct Town or Parish. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 10 1816 Due to its isolation from the mainland, this act makes Grand Manan a distinct county and parish. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to prevent the cutting or breaking down the Bank of any River, Sea-bank or Dyke, and for the preservation of the same. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 9 1816 This act makes breaking down or damaging any river or sea dyke a felony. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to give two additional Terms in each year for the sittings of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in the County of Northumberland. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 8 1816 This act allows for more sitting terms for a Northumberland County Inferior Court. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to provide for the purchase of a Place for the residence and accommodation of the Governor or Commander-in-Chief of this Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 7 1816 This act makes it legal for the trustees of the College of New Brunswick to sell land to the government that contains Government House. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act for the organization and regulation of the Militia of this Province. Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 6 1816 This act replaces previous militia legislation, and creates a new system governing militia regulation, command, mustering, and training, and for imposing penalties for violating any of the aforesaid. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to provide for the Punishment of Horse-stealing. Passed the 7th of March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 5 1816 This act gives punishment for stealing a horse the same weight as stealing goods of equal value. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to alter an Act, entitled “An Act for the further regulation of Fisheries and for preventing their decay;” and also to alter another Act, entitled “An Act to alter and amend an Act, entitled ‘An Act for the further regulation of Fisheries, and for preventing their decay.’” Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 4 1816 This act repeals certain sections of two previously passed pieces of legislation governing the province's fishery. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act in amendment of an Act, entitled “An Act for regulating the Fisheries in the County of Northumberland.” Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 3 1816 This act amends previous legislation to change where nets can be allowed on the Miramichi River. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.
An Act to increase the number of Firemen in the City of Saint John. Passed the 7th March, 1816. 56 George III Chapter 2 1816 This act allows for the city of Saint John to appoint more firemen than allowed by previous legislation. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1816. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1816.