Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to prevent Frauds in the Sale of Damaged Goods imported into this province. 26 George III Chapter 51 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives port authorities the power to sell damaged goods at public auction, and to recieve pay for their services. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for regulating the exportation of Fish and Lumber, and for ascertaining the quality of the same. 26 George III Chapter 50 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets standards regulating how shipments of fish and lumber will be inspected before being exported from New Brunswick. Said regulations are market specific. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act establishing the Rates to be taken for Wharfage and Cranage of Ships and other Vessels within the limits of this province. 26 George III Chapter 49 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes a system of fees and rates (based on tonnage), for ships using warfs and cranes in New Brunswick ports. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act against Forestallers and Regraters. 26 George III Chapter 48 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, prohibits the financial practices of forestalling and regrating. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for the better extinguishing Fires that may happen within the City of St John 26 George III Chapter 47 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives the government of Saint John the authority to fund and equip its own fire fighting force. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for confirming unto the City of Saint John its Rights and Privileges 26 George III Chapter 46 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, confirms how the city of Saint John will be governed. Unlike other cities and towns in New Brunswick, Saint John, a charter city, needed special legislation to recognize its governance. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for appointing Commissioners of Sewers. 26 George III Chapter 45 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, creates of system for appointing persons to build and maintain sewers (dykes), in New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to Regulate the Sale of Goods sold at Public Auction or Out-Cry 26 George III Chapter 44 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, lays down the rules for auction sales and the conduct of auction officials Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act to regulate and provide for the support of the poor in this province. 26 George III Chapter 43 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, endows local officials with the power to both provide relief and regulate the poor in their respective counties. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.
An Act for assessing, collecting and levying County Rates. 26 George III Chapter 42 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local officials the power to raise money to build jails and courts houses and oversee their construction. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.