Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1823. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1823.
This act creates the stipulation that all arms and accoutrements given out to militiamen during their terms of service must be returned after their service is over and penalties for violations therein.
This act amends an 1819 act regulating the provincial militia so that no fines can be levied against alleged delinquents unless the said delinquent has been summonded before his commanding officier to show any cause why he should not be punished. Also, it allows for new compensation for sergeant majors wh ohave to perform the duties of commanding officiers.
This act amends a 1788 act, expanding the duties paid by vessles to support the lighthouse at Patridge Island to all ships, not just those based in the port of Saint John.
This act amends an 1816 act allowing for the foundation of grammar schools in several counties, so that provincial financial support is no longer contingent upon the locals raising 100 pounds; support will now be given if local officials can attest to having procured a school building and a Master.
This act amends an 1799 act regulating the Northumberland County fishery, creating new fines for those who erect illegal fishing structures in the Miramichi River and Bay.