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 nuisances by Hedges, Wears, Seines, and other incumbrances obstructing the passage of Fish, in the Rivers, Coves and Creeks of this Province. 26 George III Chapter 31 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, aims to prevent the building of unauthorized structures that could encumber the movement of fish on New Brunswick's waterways. 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 Burning Woods, by carelessly or wantonly Firing the same 26 George III Chapter 30 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets penatlies for causing forest fires. 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 preventing Trespasses 26 George III Chapter 29 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets up rules governing property divisions and tresspass, and establishes penalties for violation of them. 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 appointment of Town or Parish Officers in the several counties in this province. 26 George III Chapter 28 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives county justices of the peace to appoint local officials to several positions in county government. 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 preventing Idleness and Disorders, and for punishing Rogues, Vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly persons 26 George III Chapter 27 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, give local authorities the power to deal with people they deem "idle" or "beggers." 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 Gaming 26 George III Chapter 26 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, is an attempt to supress gambling and games of chance. 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 frivolous and vexatious Arrests 26 George III Chapter 25 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets limits to when someone can be arrested due to being sued, based upon the value of damages sought. 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 Creditors more easily to recover their debts from Joint Partners 26 George III Chapter 24 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, one of several to deal with debt, allows for the payment out of province debt to be legally enforceable 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 for giving the like remedy upon Promissory Notes as on Inland Bills of Exchange 26 George III Chapter 23 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, gives any promissory note for paying money the same legitimacy as bills of exchange used by merchants. 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 ascertaining Damages on protested Bills of Exchange 26 George III Chapter 22 1786 This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, sets fines for protests of bills of exchange going out of province. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786.