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 continue several Acts for the establishment and regulation of Boards of Health in the several Counties of this Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 74 1840 This act continues two acts passed in the 1830s establishing and regulating county Boards of Health until 1842. 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 incorporate the Saint John Orphan Benevolent Society. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 73 1840 This act allows for the establishment of the Saint John Orphan Benevolent Society, and stipulates what its power shall be. 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 facilitate the means of supplying the City of Saint John with Water. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 72 1840 This act removes the incorporation of the Saint John Water Company and put it under the authority of the City of Saint John and what there duties will be while managing it. 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 the Act to altar the times for the appointment of Sheriffs and Supervisors of Great Roads. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 71 1840 This act repeals parts of existing highway legislation changing the terms of how road supervisors are appointed, and strengthening the regulations surrounding reporting on finances. 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 extend the jurisdication of the Corporation of the City of Saint John, for the regulation of the rates of Pilotage, beyond the limits now prescribed by Charter. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 70 1840 This act allows the city of Saint John to appoint officials to oversee the rates of pilotage in the city 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 further to provide for the expenses of the Legislature. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 69 1840 This act allows for the government to allocate more revenue to defray the expenses of members of the legislature. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act relating to Wrecked Property. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 68 1840 This act allows for the appointment of county officials to oversee the collection and distribution of goods salvaged from shipwrecks, spells out their duties and establishes penalties for violating their orders. 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 for the County of Charlotte to levy an assessment to pay off the County Debt. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 67 1840 This act allows Charlotte County officials to raise additional funds to pay down the county debt. 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 incorporate the Chamcook Mill and Factory Company. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 66 1840 This act continues the terms of an 1836 act allowing for the incorporation of a lumber and manufacturing company in Charlotte County. 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 the Law of Evidence in regard to the proof of Records and Letters Patent. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 65 1840 This act attempts to streamline the process by which evidence in certain cases is presented to certain courts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.