Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to further provide for a limited time for the support of the Civil Government of the Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 84 1840 This act awards the Lieutenant-Governor an additional 500 pounds in salary. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to alter and amend an Act, intituled “An Act to authorize the widening and enlarging of certain Streets in the City of Saint John, and of laying out other Streets therein.” Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 83 1840 This act amends certain parts of an 1839 act for altering the streets of Saint John, and repeals others. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to authorize the granting of certain Tracts of Land, to the North American Colonial Association of Ireland, and to prescribe the terms and conditions thereof. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 82 1840 This act allows for the lease of a lot of land to a body dedicated to encouraging Irish immigration to North America, and sets the terms of the lease. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to limit the extent and regulate the building of Wharves on the eastern side of the Harbour of Saint John. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 81 1840 This act places new regulations on the location and structure of wharfs being built in Saint John harbour. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act for the better extinguishing; of Fires which may happen in the City of Saint John, and to continue a certain Act relating to the same matter therein mentioned. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 80 1840 This act allows for the city of Saint John to establish a fire department and spells out its duties. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace in and for the City and County of Saint John to make compensation to the Assessors of Taxes for the Parish of Portland for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 79 1840 This act amends existing legislation on tax collection to allow for the city of Saint John to award payment to assessors of taxes in the Parish of Portland. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to amend an Act intituled “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 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 78 1840 This act repeals and 1816 act to provide for the residence of the Lieutenant-Governor and allows for him to appoint commissioners to oversee the management of Government House. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to provide for the more effectual prevention of Trespasses and protection of Timber growing on the Crown Lands within this Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 77 1840 This act prohibits unauthorized harvesting of timber on crown lands, and establishes penalties for those who do so. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to provide for a regular supply of Seamen for new Ships fitted out or loaded in this Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 76 1840 This act stipulates that ships coming into New Brunswick ports from the United Kingdom must have a specified number of crewmen, and establishes penalties for any violations. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to repeal certain Sections of an Act, intituled “An Act for the more effectual prevention of Fires in the City of Saint John.” Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 75 1840 This act repeals sections six and seven of "An Act for the more effectual prevention of Fires in the City of Saint John." Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.