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 enable the treasurers of the respective counties in this province to recover from such person or persons, as have heretofore received any monies or are otherwise indebted for the sale of mill privileges and public lots. 26 George III Chapter 41 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, calls upon people who were granted land in New Brunswick by Halifax, prior to it becoming a separate province, to still pay property taxes in the new 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 to oblige Absent Proprietors to pay a proportion of any public charge, and to repair highways. 26 George III Chapter 40 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, mandates that property owners must pay property taxes to support roads even in counties where they do not reside. 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 Preservation of Moose. 26 George III Chapter 39 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, introduces fines to prevent the wanton killing of moose. 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 enable the Justices of the Peace, of the Several counties in this province for the time being, to receive, for public uses, Grants of Lands lying in their respective counties, and to regulate the Commons belonging to the Several townships or parishes within the same. 26 George III Chapter 38 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, allows local justices of the peace to regulate land set aside for public use. 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 Servants 26 George III Chapter 37 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up the guidelines for how a servant may leave his or her master's employment, and penalities if these terms are violated. 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 Inn-holders, Tavern-keepers, and Retailers of Spirituous Liquors. 26 George III Chapter 36 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, regulates the sale of liquor, prohibiting them from selling anymore than five shillings worth on credit. 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 prevent the malicious killing or maiming of Cattle 26 George III Chapter 35 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up penalties for those who maliciosuly kill or maim other's livestock. 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 securing the navigation of the river Maggaugaudavick [Magaguadavic] 26 George III Chapter 34 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, prevents people from damming or otherwise blocking certain parts of the Magafiadavic River in Charlotte County, so as to allow for unhindered portage and trade on the river. 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 and facilitating the Navigation of the River Saint John, and other rivers in this province 26 George III Chapter 33 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives local surveyors the power to clear waterways of any incumbances to shipping and navigation. 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 laying out, repairing and amending highways, roads and streets, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways within the several towns or parishes in this province. 26 George III Chapter 32 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, wards local officials the authority to oversee highway building and repair, to collect and distribute the funds to pay for it, and to regulate exisiting roads. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.